Sounds of the City: A Professional Development Day for Urban Music Teachers
Join the John J. Cali School of Music for Sounds of the City, a free professional development day created for urban music educators. Featured speaker Jesse Mell, founder of Mad Beatz Philly and Food Beatz, will present “Mad Beatz in Music & Band Rooms: Budget-Friendly, Comprehensive, & Asset-Based Experiences for Our Diverse Learners.” Designed with working music educators in mind, Sounds of the City offers practical ideas, classroom strategies and opportunities to connect with fellow teachers while exploring approaches that support diverse learners and vibrant music programs.
- Date
- Location
- Montclair Campus, Chapin Hall, Cali School of Music
- Cost
- Free
- Organizer
Join the John J. Cali School of Music for Sounds of the City, a free professional development day for urban music educators featuring Jesse Mell (Mad Beatz Philly). Gain practical, budget-friendly strategies for diverse learners and network with fellow teachers. Free breakfast and lunch included!
The day will also include additional sessions led by Cali faculty:
- Dr. Whitney Covalle
- Dr. Oscar Perez
- Dr. Tom McCauley
- Dr. Laura Montanari
- Dr. Bryan Powell
- Dr. Marissa Silverman
Schedule:
8:00 a.m. Arrival, Free parking in Red Hawk Parking Deck
8:30 a.m. Free Continental Breakfast - Cali School of Music – Chapin Hall
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Morning Sessions
11:30 a.m. Lunch (provided!)
12:00 -3:00 p.m. Afternoon Sessions
3:00 p.m. Dismissal
Parking:
(FREE!) Red Hawk Parking Deck
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