Presentations

Invited Provincial Music Education Presentations

For School and Community: Teaching Beyond the Perimeter in Manitoba. (Roundtable with Andrew Coombs, Aurora Whitehead, and Kelsey Zimmerman). Manitoba Music Educators Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 24, 2025

Collaborative Communications among Pre-Service Teachers, Cooperating Teachers and Faculty Advisors. (Presented with Alexis Silver and Leeanne Gerry). Manitoba Music Educators Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 25, 2024.

From Programming to Performance: Preparation for Productive and Motivating Rehearsals and                        Musical Learning through Repertoire Rehearsal: Preparing and Expanding                      Rehearsal Techniques. Central Alberta Teacher’s Conference, Red Deer, Alberta,                   February 22-23 (two full days of presentations), 2024.

Rehearsal Warm-ups: Creating Your Own Designs for Student Learning. Manitoba Music Educators Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 24, 2023.

Establishing Positive Habits for Strong Fundamental Skills in Beginner Band; Systems for Growth: Pedagogical and Organizational Strategies for Developing Musical Skills. Central Alberta Teacher’s Conference, Red Deer, Alberta, February 23-24 (two full days of presentations), 2023.

Rehearsal Strategies: Focus on Fundamentals, Repertoire: ear at-a-Glance, Developing Warm-ups for Concept Development: Routine without Predictability, Ten Lessons from the Trail of Teaching and Learning.  Coda Conference (inaugural mentorship initiative), Alberta Band Association, Red Deer, Alberta. June 13, 2020 (cancelled).

Systematic Preparation for Instrumental Instruction: Planning for Joy in September. Manitoba Band Association, on-line ZOOM, June 2, 2020.

Rehearsal Techniques: Enhancing Ensemble Facility and Musicianship and Gestures for Impact: Conducting Musically to Make a Difference.  Saskatoon Music Educators Association Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan, October 31-November 2, 2019.

Ways of Knowing: Beginner and Intermediate Rehearsal Techniques and Scaffolding for Success: Developing Tone and Technique in an Ensemble Setting.  Music Conference Alberta.  Red Deer, Alberta.  October 25-27, 2018.

Presence, Potentiality, and Place: Music Making with a Purpose.  Manitoba Music Educators Conference.  Winnipeg, Manitoba.  October 19, 2018.

Presence, Potentiality, and Place: Music Making with a Purpose, Ways of Knowing: HABITS for Strong Fundamental Skills in Beginner Band, and Saxophone Essentials. Kaleidoscope, Quebec Band Association Conference.  Centre d’arts Orford, Quebec.  October 21-23, 2017.

Quality Literature for Festival Performance, Concept Development, and Musical Independence.  Ontario Music Educators Association, Resonate 2016, Niagara Falls, Ontario, November 4, 2016.

McCallum, Wendy, Julie Mongeon-Ferré, and Beryl Peters.  Orientation to the Grades 9-12 Music Curriculum Framework and Implementing the Grades 9-12 Music Curriculum Framework, “Leading Change in Music Education in Manitoba,” Association of Music Administrators of Manitoba and Manitoba Music Educators’ Association Leadership Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 22, 2015.

Enhancing Student Learning:  ffective Questioning and Feedback. Tempo: Manitoba Music Educators Association Conference.  Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 24, 2014.

Connecting Authentic Assessment to Teaching, Learning, and the Manitoba Education Report Card: Learning, Teaching, and Assessing.  Keynote speaker – Music Leadership Conference – Manitoba Music Educators Association (Association of Music Administrators of Manitoba), Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 18, 2012.

Beginner and Intermediate Rehearsal Techniques for Band and Orchestra, Conducting:  Three Gestures for Impact, and Concert Band Reading Session with Central Band of the Canadian Forces. Ontario Music Educators Association. Toronto, Ontario, November 6-8, 2011.

Ways of Knowing, Repertoire as Curriculum, and What to Listen for in Music, Saskatchewan Music Conference.  Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, November 4-6, 2010.

Beginner and Intermediate Rehearsal Techniques, Enhancing Ensemble Facility and Musicianship, and Conducting Techniques. Presto 2010: British Columbia Music Educators Association.  Richmond, British Columbia.  October 22, 2010.

Repertoire as Curriculum and Constructing Lessons in a Rehearsal Format.  Texture 2008: Ontario Music Educators Association.  Toronto, Ontario, November 6-8, 2008.

McCallum, Wendy and Sheila Scott.  What’s in a Grade?:  Evaluation and Assessment in Instrumental Music.  Tempo: Manitoba Music Educators Association. Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 21, 2005.

Invited Lectures and Workshops

Warmup Routines and Rehearsal Strategies for Ensemble Development. (A Short Blast, Dr. Pete Meechan). National Band of the Naval Reserve Training Weekend. Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 15, 2025.

Approach, Process, and Outcomes of the Recording Sessions of Eugene Migliaro Corporon and

Strengthening and Enriching Instrumental Music Education. University of North Texas Wind Studies Department Conductor’s Collegium. Denton, TX, June 17-18, 2024.

Foundations for Instrumental Learning: Enhancing Ensemble Facility and Musicianship. Seine River School Division. November 24, 2023.

Rehearsal Warm-ups: Creating Your Own Designs for Student Learning.  Con Brio Sun Peaks, April 28, 2023.

Demonstrated Learning: A Festival Performance, Adjudication, and Workshop (Erin Dodds, co-presenter). Da Capo Conference, Brandon University Student Music Educators Association, Brandon, Manitoba, January 21, 2023.

Inquiry-Based Learning in Conducting: Fundamentals of Developing Gestural Vocabulary. Advanced Conducting – Dr. Andrew Trachsel, University of North Texas College of Music, Denton, Texas. October 28, 2021 and April 7, 2022.

Shining: Building Momentum in the Band Room. Winnipeg School Division Music Educators, Winnipeg, MB. February 28, 2022.

Engaging Techniques for Beginner Band.  University of Victoria Student Music Educators Association. March 17, 2021 (online).

University of Toronto Wind Symphony, Gillian Mackay, conductor. Toronto, Ontario. February 22, 2021 (online).

Ten Things I Love about Great Musicians. Nova Scotia Youth Wind Symphony, September 2020 (online) .

Beginner and Intermediate Band Rehearsal Techniques and Systems for Success. Workshops and Reading Session, Long & McQuade Music Educational Division, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, January 27, 2020.

Scaffolding for Student Success: Developing Tone and Technique in an Ensemble Setting. Con Brio Sun Peaks, May 10, 2019

Careers ALL DIRECTIONS: Building an Indestructible Musical Foundation, Mountain View School Division Professional Development (K-12 Music Educators). Dauphin, Manitoba, October 3, 2018.

Ten Lessons from the Trail of Teaching and Learning (Keynote) and Rehearsal Lab with Maples Collegiate Beginner Band, Prelude Conference, Manitoba Band Association. Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 22, 2018.

Ontario Band Association Beginner Band Symposium, Rehearsal Lab and Beginner Band Pedagogy. Toronto, Ontario, September 29-30, 2017.

Presence, Potentiality, and Place:  Music Making with a Purpose and Nudging:  Developing Critical Self-Reflection and Building Independence.  Winnipeg School Division Instrumental Music Educator Professional Development Session.  Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 11, 2018.

Ways of Knowing:  Beginner and Intermediate Rehearsal Techniques and Repertoire:  Year-at-a-Glance. Workshops and Reading Session, Long & McQuade Music Educational Division, Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 31, 2017.

Teaching PRACTICE:  Increasing Student Focus and Critical Thinking.  Toronto Catholic District School Board Music Educators, Etobicoke, Ontario, February 17, 2017.

Pathways and Destinations Symposium, featured clinician.  Presence, Potentiality, and Place:  Music Making with a Purpose, Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques Master Class, Selecting, Grouping, and Sequencing Repertoire, and Hidden Gems:  Tried and True Repertoire.  Steve’s magasin de musique (Education Division), Toronto, Ontario, August 29-31, 2016.

Teaching PRACTICE: Increasing Student Focus and Critical Thinking in Rehearsals.  Con Brio Whistler Music Festival, Whistler, British Columbia, April 23, 2016.

Developing a Community of Leaders:  Growth and Reflection in Music Education.  Professional Development for Instrumental Music Education Specialists from Foothills School Division and Christ the Redeemer School Division.  Okotoks, Alberta, Friday, November 6, 2015

How’s it Going?  Student Engagement in Questioning and Feedback.  Seven Oaks School Division Professional Development for Music Education Specialists, Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 18, 2015.

Ways of Knowing:  HABITS for Strong Fundamental Skills in Beginner Band and Repertoire Selection and Sequence. Workshops and Reading Session, Long & McQuade Music Educational Division, Calgary, Alberta, August 26, 2014

Selecting, Grouping, and Sequencing Repertoire. Guest Lecture at Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado, March 30, 2014

Using Repertoire as Curriculum, Workshop and Reading Session, Steve’s magasin de musique (Education Division).  Toronto, Ontario, August 29, 2013.

Aligning Repertoire Selection with Curricular Outcomes – Repertoire Round Up.  Long & McQuade Musical Instruments and Pembina Trails School Division.  Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 21, 2013.

Habits for Strong Fundamental Skills in Beginner Band, Regina Public Schools Instrumental Music Educator Professional Development Session, Regina, Saskatchewan, January 24, 2013.

Scaffolding for Success:  Developing Tone and Technique in an Ensemble Setting.  Con Brio Whistler Music Festival, Whistler, British Columbia, April 28, 2012.

The Birdhouse:  Performance, Craftsmanship, and Creativity. Winnipeg School Division Instrumental Music Educator Professional Development Session.  Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 12, 2012.

Rehearsing for Student Leadership and Musical Independence.  Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado, November 3, 2011.

Literature Selection and Curriculum Development and Conducting Gestures that Communicate.  Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota, January 30, 2011.

Rehearsing for Student Leadership and Musical Independence.  Winnipeg School Division.  Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 6, 2011.

Rehearsing for Musical Understanding.  Concert Band Reading Clinic and Workshop, Steve’s magasin de musique (Educational Division). Toronto, Ontario.  August 26, 2010.

Repertoire Round Up.  Long & McQuade Educational Division.  Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 18, 2010 and Regina, Saskatchewan, August 28, 2010.

Making the Music Count: Repertoire as Curriculum. Con Brio Whistler Music Festival, Whistler, British Columbia, May 8, 2010.

Curriculum and Planning.  Brandon School Division. Brandon, Manitoba, January 29, 2010.

Ways of Knowing:  Rehearsal Techniques.  Workshops and Reading Session, Long & McQuade Music Educational Division, Vancouver, British Columbia, August 21, 2008.

Rehearsing for Musical Understanding and Teaching Music through Performance. Workshops and Reading Session, Long & McQuade Music Educational Division, Toronto, Ontario, August 29, 2007.

Rehearsing for Student Leadership and Musical Independence.  Con Brio Whistler Music Festival, Whistler, British Columbia, April 28, 2007.

Repertoire, Lesson Planning, Conducting, and Rehearsing, Sunrise School Division, Oakbank, Manitoba, February 27-28, 2007.

Teaching Music Through Performance. Workshop and Reading Session, Long & McQuade Music Educational Division, Vancouver, British Columbia, August 17-18, 2006.

Pathways:  Exploring Rehearsal Techniques. Workshop and Reading Session, Long & McQuade Music Educational Division, Toronto, Ontario, August 24, 2005.

What to Listen for in Music.  “Jump to Junos”, Louis Riel School Division parent presentation, Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 6, 2005.

An Examination of Selected Conferences, Symposia and Special Projects Concerning Public School Music Education in the United States, 1957-1973.  University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, December 13, 2000.

Additional Reading Sessions

 Long & McQuade Music, Calgary and Edmonton, August 21-23, 2025

Long & McQuade Music, Vancouver and Victoria, August 21-23, 2023

St. John’s Music, Winnipeg, Manitoba, August 27, 2013

St. John’s Music, Winnipeg, Manitoba, August 24, 2010

Presentations and workshops on Assessment

Planning for Assessment. School Division No. 83, North Okanogan-Shuswap, British Columbia. September 20, 2021 (online) (co-presented with Dr. Sheila Scott).

Connecting Authentic Assessment to Teaching, Learning, and the Manitoba Education Report Card: Learning, Teaching, and Assessing.  Keynote speaker – Music Leadership Conference – Manitoba Music Educators Association (Association of Music Administrators of Manitoba), Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 18, 2012.

Integrating Assessment with Instruction.  Brandon School Division, Brandon, Manitoba, February 29, 2008 (co-presented with Dr. Sheila Scott).

Integrating Assessment and Instruction.  Lord Selkirk School Division, Selkirk, Manitoba, October 19, 2007 (co-presented with Dr. Sheila Scott).

Integrating Assessment and Instruction, Sunrise School Division, Oakbank, Manitoba, May 14, 2007 (co-presented with Dr. Sheila Scott).