School of Music attends AMEA

Troy’s School of Music took the stage at the Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) last Thursday to last Saturday. The goal was to educate music directors and students through a series of different performances, seminars and workshops.  

On Thursday, the experiences included Solfege and Play, Planning with Purpose, Enterprise High School Wind Ensemble, Passages Through History, Troy Trombone Octet, Troy Alumni Reception and Future Alabama Music Educators. The events continued Friday where Dauphin Jr. High Symphonic band performed followed by Alabama All-State Elementary Choir.  

The conference finished Saturday with How the Sausage Gets Made and They’re All Readin’ Fine.  

 “The most exciting and enjoyable part of AMEA was getting to see a lot of other people do the same thing I was,” said Brooklyn Sawyer, a junior music education major from Hayden, Alabama. “Playing good music, listening to good music and getting an insight on our future as educators.” 

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Students who attended AMEA posed for a photo during their day of activities.

AMEA gives Troy students, educators and younger music students the opportunity to grow in all their skill sets. It specifically gives music educators access to invaluable resources and information.  

“We hope to learn more, so we are more prepared when we step foot inside of classrooms to teach future educators and students,” said Liz Osburn, a sophomore music education major from Waycross, Georgia.   

Not only that, but AMEA provides students with the chance to network with music educators across the state. Starting with the elementary age group all the way to current educators, students are introduced to ways they can refine their skillset whether that be by performing for large groups or watching a seminar.  

“I thoroughly enjoyed all of the workshops, and the performances were incredible,” said Colleen Pleva, a sophomore music education major from Huntsville, Alabama. “I also had the unique opportunity of getting to work with people currently in the field of music education, so that was really great.” 

Troy’s Trombone Octet had a lobby performance ,where assemblers could enjoy the performance as they passed by. Those same performers were also able to watch other music groups such as the Pelham Wind Ensemble, and they were able to experience many workshops. The experience was invaluable to music educations majors.  

“I absolutely recommend other people experience this because it teaches you so much, and there are so many incredible opportunities for new learning and amazing music to listen to,” Sawyer said. 

To keep up with what Troy’s School of Music has next, visit @troyuniversitymusic on Instagram.