2023 Beacon Scholarship Christina Reardon, 2023 ACEMM Beacon Scholar “Imagine if we obsessed about the things we love about ourselves” This is the quote that greeted me when I stepped into… Read More »
Spark Grant In Action: Poetry Meets Percussion Check out the update below from one of ACEMM’s 2023 Spark Grant Winners Clay Fissel teaches elementary general music in Dalton, Georgia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in… Read More »
Spark Grant Makes A Positive Impact Check out the update below from one of ACEMM’s 2023 Spark Grant Winners This school year is Alexis’ 5th year at Central Elementary School in Orange County, and… Read More »
ACEMM’s Spring 2023 Spotlight Award Winner: Jeannyvett Colon Artículo disponible en Español abajo Passion for Inspiring Others Jeannyvett Colon began her music journey in her home country of Puerto Rico at the age of 8. Her… Read More »
Kindness is Elemental! We share this collection of Lesson Ideas in connection with the Great Kindness Challenge – https://thegreatkindnesschallenge.com/ and in plenty of time for Valentine’s Day! The board members of ACEMM… Read More »
Spark Grant ACEMM is offering mini grants to help fund projects and programs that support elemental music and movement opportunities at the local level. Most active music/movement educators have had… Read More »
A Unique and Innovative Professional Development Experience Ardith Collins, a friend of ACEMM, describes her experience with an international professional development retreat similar to what participants will experience at the ACEMM 1st Annual Retreat and Jamboree at Frost Valley.
Kris Olson – ACEMM Retreat and Jamboree Featured Presenter March is roaring in and June will be here in no time! ACEMM is already planning for that moment when you say goodbye to the school year and blissfully push the pause button for the summer. Once the dust settles, feelings of relief and achievement are often mixed with lingering questions and ‘what if’s’ about moving ahead personally and professionally. In the spirit of being open to inspiration, seeking fresh outlooks, and engaging in thoughtful reflection to help nurture the artistic soul that impacts our teaching and personal lives, ACEMM is proud to announce that Kris Olson will be among our featured presenters at the 1st Annual ACEMM Retreat and Jamboree!
Come to the Catskills! ACEMM 2019 Retreat and Jamboree “Frost Valley is a phenomenally beautiful place.” ― Lifelong visitor The ACEMM Retreat and Jamboree will blend the beauty of nature that Frost Valley offers with meaningful collaboration with professional educators as well as create possibilities for participants to simply be together as artists and humans sharing in community music making experiences.
ACEMM Loves You, Too! We have loved reading about how ACEMM has positively impacted the music education community! As a way to show our affection for you, ACEMM is hosting the First Annual ACEMM Retreat and Jamboree at Frost Valley! From Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27, 2019, ACEMM will be hosting a getaway at the Frost Valley YMCA Camp located in the Catskills Mountains in scenic Upstate New York. During this retreat, participants will have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in nature and get back to the elemental roots of their musicianship. Read more on our website by following the link!
