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SUMMARY:PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - AUGUST 3\, 2026 "GETTING STARTED WITH DORICO PRO 6: A PRACTICAL SEMINAR FOR K-12 MUSIC EDUCATORS"
DESCRIPTION:Perpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers. All workshops will be in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley in August\, 2026. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources\, strategies\, and experiences you can use in your teaching this fall. Come to one or all five! Workshops will run 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Register for each session separately and earn 4 clock hours for each session\, plus an additional hour if you attend lunch. There is no cost to participate. \nMonday\, August 3 – Getting Started with Dorico Pro 6: A Practical Seminar for K-12 Music Educators \nDATE: Monday\, August 3\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, plus optional off-campus lunch \nREGISTRATION HERE \nLOCATION (in-person):\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGaia Building – Glass Box\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n*Gaia is the white building label 6105 on the east side of Perpich campus by the soccer fields \nDESCRIPTION: This seminar is designed for K–12 music teachers who are new to Dorico Pro 6 or are switching from other notation software\, and want a clear\, practical pathway to using it effectively in their daily work. Participants will be introduced to Dorico’s unique workflow and interface; learning how to set up scores\, input and edit music efficiently\, format professional-looking parts\, and utilize flexible playback features. The seminar emphasizes hands-on learning with real classroom applications\, including preparing ensemble music\, creating exercises\, and producing clean\, readable notation for students of all ages. Participants should bring a laptop with Dorico Pro pre-installed and activated. The installation/activation will require an admin level password\, so plan accordingly. There is also a 60-day free trial at Steinberg.com (also requiring admin level installation/activation). \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for all music teachers using music notation software. \nDETAILS: \n\nEach workshop will take place 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nThere is no cost to participate but a separate registration is required for each day.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAn optional networking lunch will follow each workshop. The cost of lunch is on your own.\nFour clock hours will be earned each day (+ 1 additional clock hour when attending the networking lunch).\n\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-summer-music-professional-development-workshops-august-3-2026-getting-started-with-dorico-pro-6-a-practical-seminar-for-k-12-music-educators/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 45-minute seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered four times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nThursday\, July 30 (9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.)\nMonday\, August 3 (3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.)\nThursday\, August 6 (11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)\nTuesday\, August 11 (8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders-5/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - AUGUST 4\, 2026 "MUSIC FOR EVERYBODY: ADAPTIVE INSTRUMENTS\, APPS\, AND INCLUSIVE BAND STRATEGIES"
DESCRIPTION:Perpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers. All workshops will be in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley in August\, 2026. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources\, strategies\, and experiences you can use in your teaching this fall. Come to one or all five! Workshops will run 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Register for each session separately and earn 4 clock hours for each session\, plus an additional hour if you attend lunch. There is no cost to participate. \nTuesday\, August 4 – Music for Every Body: Adaptive Instruments\, Apps\, and Inclusive Band Strategies \nDATE: Tuesday\, August 4\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, plus optional off-campus lunch \nREGISTRATION HERE \nLOCATION (in-person):\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGaia Building – Glass Box\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n*Gaia is the white building label 6105 on the east side of Perpich campus by the soccer fields \nDESCRIPTION: Music for Every Body: Adaptive Instruments\, Apps\, and Inclusive Band Strategies is a hands-on workshop designed for elementary\, middle school\, and classroom/general music teachers\, as well as music educators interested in inclusive practices. Drawing on approaches developed through the UNI Spectrum Project\, this session explores practical ways to make music participation accessible for students with diverse learning\, physical\, and communication needs. Participants will experiment with adaptive instruments such as Orba\, Chorda\, and Oddball electronic percussion\, interactive tools like motion-based drumsticks\, and iPad music apps that support accessible music-making. The workshop will also demonstrate ways to adapt modern band equipment so students with disabilities can participate in rock bands alongside their peers. Teachers will rotate through hands-on activity stations and discuss strategies for adapting these ideas for their own classrooms. Participants should bring a smartphone or tablet (if available) for trying music apps; all other instruments and materials will be provided. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for K-12 music teachers. \nDETAILS: \n\nEach workshop will take place 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nThere is no cost to participate but a separate registration is required for each day.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAn optional networking lunch will follow each workshop. The cost of lunch is on your own.\nFour clock hours will be earned each day (+ 1 additional clock hour when attending the networking lunch).\n\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-summer-music-professional-development-workshops-august-4-2026-music-for-everybody-adaptive-instruments-apps-and-inclusive-band-strategies/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - AUGUST 5\, 2026 "FOUR STRINGS\, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: A MUSIC TEACHER UKULELE BOOT CAMP"
DESCRIPTION:Perpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers. All workshops will be in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley in August\, 2026. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources\, strategies\, and experiences you can use in your teaching this fall. Come to one or all five! Workshops will run 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Register for each session separately and earn 4 clock hours for each session\, plus an additional hour if you attend lunch. There is no cost to participate. \nWednesday\, August 5 – Four Strings\, Infinite Possibilities: A Music Teacher Ukulele Boot Camp \nDATE: Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, plus optional off-campus lunch \nREGISTRATION HERE \nLOCATION (in-person):\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGaia Building – Glass Box\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n*Gaia is the white building label 6105 on the east side of Perpich campus by the soccer fields \nDESCRIPTION: Elevate your music classroom with a ukulele educator’s boot camp\, led by Dr. Christopher Russell. This intensive four-hour session is designed to bridge the gap between “playing” and “pedagogy.” Whether you are launching a brand-new program or revitalizing an existing one\, you will gain the tools to teach ukulele at the elementary\, middle\, or high school level with confidence. Participants are encouraged to bring a ukulele to the session. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for K-12 music teachers. \nDETAILS: \n\nEach workshop will take place 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nThere is no cost to participate but a separate registration is required for each day.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAn optional networking lunch will follow each workshop. The cost of lunch is on your own.\nFour clock hours will be earned each day (+ 1 additional clock hour when attending the networking lunch).\n\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-summer-music-professional-development-workshops-august-5-2026-four-strings-infinite-possibilities-a-music-teacher-ukulele-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T130000
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SUMMARY:PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - AUGUST 6\, 2026 "JAZZ INSPIRED DANCES: MOVEMENT\, MUSIC AND FUN!"
DESCRIPTION:Perpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers. All workshops will be in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley in August\, 2026. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources\, strategies\, and experiences you can use in your teaching this fall. Come to one or all five! Workshops will run 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Register for each session separately and earn 4 clock hours for each session\, plus an additional hour if you attend lunch. There is no cost to participate. \nThursday\, August 6 – Jazz Inspired Dances – Movement\, Music and Fun! \nDATE: Thursday\, August 6\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, plus optional off-campus lunch \nREGISTRATION HERE \nLOCATION (in-person):\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGaia Building – Glass Box\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n*Gaia is the white building label 6105 on the east side of Perpich campus by the soccer fields \nDESCRIPTION: Learn a variety of vernacular jazz movements that explore shapes\, levels\, pathways and timing and connect to current popular dances. Explore music and movement that engages students in rhythm and syncopation. Have fun with movement and support your students as they create their own combinations and their own line dances! \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for K-12 general music teachers. \nDETAILS: \n\nEach workshop will take place 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nThere is no cost to participate but a separate registration is required for each day.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAn optional networking lunch will follow each workshop. The cost of lunch is on your own.\nFour clock hours will be earned each day (+ 1 additional clock hour when attending the networking lunch).\n\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-summer-music-professional-development-workshops-august-6-2026-jazz-inspired-dances-movement-music-and-fun/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T114500
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CREATED:20260504T204648Z
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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 45-minute seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered four times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nThursday\, July 30 (9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.)\nMonday\, August 3 (3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.)\nThursday\, August 6 (11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)\nTuesday\, August 11 (8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders-7/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211314Z
CREATED:20260407T210013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T211314Z
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SUMMARY:PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - AUGUST 7\, 2026 "THE RHYTHM OF SOMALIA: A COLLECTION OF SONGS\, STORIES\, AND TRADITIONS"
DESCRIPTION:Perpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers. All workshops will be in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley in August\, 2026. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources\, strategies\, and experiences you can use in your teaching this fall. Come to one or all five! Workshops will run 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Register for each session separately and earn 4 clock hours for each session\, plus an additional hour if you attend lunch. There is no cost to participate. \nFriday\, August 7 – The Rhythm of Somalia: A Collection of Songs\, Stories\, and Traditions \nDATE: Friday\, August 7\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, plus optional off-campus lunch \nREGISTRATION HERE \nLOCATION (in-person):\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGaia Building – Glass Box\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n*Gaia is the white building label 6105 on the east side of Perpich campus by the soccer fields \nDESCRIPTION:Join us for this engaging presentation on a culturally relevant approach to music education and culturally responsive teaching. Together\, we will cover the importance of cultural representation\, mirrors and windows in the music classroom\, and integrating global music into your daily teaching. We will have critical discussions about the importance and need for global music education vs Eurocentric music education\, learn about Somali culture\, practices\, and values\, and discuss the importance of using global music to connect with students and their lived experiences. You will walk away knowing new Somali repertoire directly from Qorsho and Becca’s published book\, The Rhythm of Somalia and how to use this resource with your students. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for K-5 music teachers. \nDETAILS: \n\nEach workshop will take place 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nThere is no cost to participate but a separate registration is required for each day.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAn optional networking lunch will follow each workshop. The cost of lunch is on your own.\nFour clock hours will be earned each day (+ 1 additional clock hour when attending the networking lunch).\n\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-summer-music-professional-development-workshops-august-7-2026-the-rhythm-of-somalia-a-collection-of-songs-stories-and-traditions/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210324Z
CREATED:20260504T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T210324Z
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SUMMARY:2ND ANNUAL BOOK FAIR
DESCRIPTION:DATE AND TIME: Monday\, August 10\, 2026 (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) \nDESCRIPTION: Perpich Center is excited to host our 2nd Annual Book Fair! This year\, the Book Fair invites K-12 educators and librarians and community members to celebrate books by a diverse group of BIPOC authors and illustrators. \nThe afternoon will include opening remarks by Sen. Mary Kunesh\, a champion of libraries and former library media specialist; a keynote conversation with Bao Phi; and time to peruse and purchase books from several independent booksellers. Two clock hours will be available at the end of the Fair. \nREGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2nd-annual-book-fair/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Literary Arts,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T084500
DTSTAMP:20260710T183417Z
CREATED:20260504T204711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T183417Z
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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 45-minute seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered four times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nThursday\, July 30 (9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.)\nMonday\, August 3 (3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.)\nThursday\, August 6 (11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)\nTuesday\, August 11 (8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders-8/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T150000
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SUMMARY:MUSIC WILL MODERN BAND 101
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course serves as an introduction to modern band\, a contemporary approach to music education that centers student creation and decision making\, focusing on popular music and instruments. The workshop will cover core values of Music Will such as approximation\, scaffolding\, musical decision making\, iconic notation\, and culturally sustaining teaching techniques. Participants will receive instruction on guitar\, keyboard\, drums\, vocals\, and bass\, and then utilize their new musical skills to compose and perform an original song in a collaborative setting. Participants will also be the first to hear about an exciting new opportunity in Minnesota designed to support music teachers to embed modern band successfully in your school. \nWhat You’ll Get: \n\nNew strategies focusing on instrumental instruction\, improvisation\, and songwriting using music production\nCurricular projects & activities for all of your music students\nUnlimited access to new curricular materials and online resources\nParticipation in a community of more than 4\,000 music teachers from across the country\n\nWorkshop Info:\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026\n9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nREGISTRATION HERE \nOther Details: \n\nThere is no cost to attend this workshop\nA clock hours form will be provided after the workshop\nRegistration questions? Email at program@musicwill.org. Find out more about Music Will at musicwill.org.\nAdditional questions can be emailed to Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/music-will-modern-band-101/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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