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2026 MMEA Fall In-Service Conference
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Friday, October 16
 

10:00am EDT

Culture & Content
Friday October 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room J - 1137
Viral Content Creators Makynzie Barton and Kevin A. Lewis Sr. share background information of their use of social media and how it has positively impacted their professional settings. With a blend of culturally responsive teaching practices and relatable classroom struggles, attendees will get to engage with the creators, find quick useful tips for content and potentially take part in a viral moment during the session.
Presenters
avatar for Kevin A. Lewis Sr.

Kevin A. Lewis Sr.

Choral Director/MCEA President-Elect, Laurel High School
Kevin A. Lewis Sr. is a two-time graduate of Morgan State University with degrees in Vocal Performance and Teaching. He is the Choral Director at Laurel High School in Prince George's County and the President-Elect of the Maryland Choral Educators Association. He serves as Minister... Read More →
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Makynzie Barton

Choral/Theatre Director, Elkton High School
Makynzie Barton is the Choir and Theatre Director at Elkton High School in Elkton, MD, having studied at University of Delaware (roll hens!) as well as Berklee College of Music. Online, she creates content as a music educator, sharing the magic and madness of the classroom, arranging... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room J - 1137
  Emerging Practices, College; High School, Community, Elementary School, Middle School

2:30pm EDT

And These Instruments, Too!
Friday October 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room C - 1745
Standard and non-standard accessory percussion instruments will serve as the focus of this interactive session, featuring programming, instruction, and active student participation through a variety of solo, chamber, and concert works. Participants will explore rehearsal and practice strategies designed to engage student musicians of all skill levels, building confidence and performance proficiency on these often-overlooked instruments.
Presenters
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Jonathan Bisesi

Director, University of Maryland Percussion Studio, University of Maryland
Jonathan Bisesi is currently Assistant Clinical Professor, Percussion and the Director of the Percussion Studio at the University of Maryland where he teaches private lessons, directs the UMD Percussion Ensemble, teaches courses in Percussion History and Literature, Percussion Pedagogy... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room C - 1745
  Emerging Practices, Middle School, Elementary School, High School, College, Community, Professional
 

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