Music 23241
September 22, 2011
The Business Side of OMEA
Adamson begins this article with his Circle of fifths analogy which he relates to how the members and exhibitors are important in making this valued event and conference run. Out of all of the states, Adamson points out that Ohio has one of the largest conferences only to Texas has a larger one. The exhibitors are one of the most important parts of the confrenece. They are the ones that are selling their merchandise to help further our music programs and they also help pay (through their booth fees) to help make the convention run. Adamson also suggest that as a member that we should walk the exhibit hall throughout the convention. He also gives some hints about planning your time in the exhibit hall to look for products that will benefit your program.
After reading this article I realize how helpful this article would be if you were about to go to confrence for the first time. I remember when I went the first time and I just sat in one of the hallways overwhelmed by the amount there was to do. The exhibit hall varies in size from year to year but it is almost always large and there are just so many resources in that room alone. Then actually going to the sessions just becomes information overload. Its just a great way to continue to grow at any age.
The OMEA convention is extremely important for future, current, and past music educators to attend because we never stop learning from college to retirement. The exhibitors are there to share new ideas and get teachers to improve their teaching habits. Every year hundreds potential and past companies are invited to share their products and services. It really would be a shame for teachers to not take advantage of the wonderful experiences to be had at convention. You can walk away from the exhibit feeling more positive, prepared, and excited to go teach students what you have learned. Its even possible to have made many new connections that could last a lifetime.
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