Read Now! MMEJ Vol 73, No. 3

Dear MMEA Members and Friends, 

On behalf of our Massachusetts Music Educators Journal Editorial Board, I am pleased to share that Volume 73, No. 3 of the MMEJ is LIVE! Click here to read the articles and features in our Spring/Conference issue, including: 

• Diverse Music, Diverse Stories, Diverse Voices: Using Diverse Children’s Literature in the Music Classroom by Suzanne N. Hall

• Aural Skills Improvement in the Choral Rehearsal by Minji Kim and Jessica Modaff

• Composing with Popular Music in General Music Classrooms by Ruth Debrot

• Let’s Take it Up a Notch! A Call for Inclusive Music Teaching by Ariel Carmichael

• Form as Foundation: Rethinking Jazz Education by Lisa Linde

• Designing Inclusive Policies for LGBTQIA+ Students in Music Education by Justin Caithaml

• Visuals, Video, AI, Oh MY! Canva for Education Does it All by Stefani Langol

• The Unfolding of a New Path for Music Educators Through Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Music Education by Neuba Silva

• From Research to Practice: Strategies for Student Motivation in the Music Classroom by Kevin Coyne

• Navigating the Early Years: Empowering Preservice and Novice Music Teachers Through Effective Mentorship by Heather Cote and Erin Zaffini

• Classical Music is Not European: Rethinking Music Education Through a Global Lens by Vincent Sneed 

• Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Tools for Educator Burnout by Rylee Allen 

• Viewpoint: My Martinizing By Steve Damon

• Full List and Description of MMEA 2025 Conference Sessions 

• Conference Coordinator and Concert Manager Updates 

• MMEA and MICCA Award Winner Bios

• District Updates 

…And Much More!

Special thanks to the MMEJ Editorial Board Members and authors who contributed to this issue! 

Don't forget: 

• Authors are eligible for 30 PDPs from DESE for publishing an article in the MMEJ! 

• You can now earn up to 10 Professional Development Points (PDPs) each year by reading and reflecting on MMEJ articles! Each successful reflection on an article is worth one PD hour. You can start reading and reflecting today to receive your PDPs at: https://www.massmea.org/journal. 

The MMEJ Editorial Board is composed of MMEA members who each represent various content areas within music education: 

Rhoda Bernard, Higher Ed

Kelly Bylica, Research and Music Teacher Education 

Heather Cote, Music Program Leaders 

Brian Gellerstein, Jazz/Contemporary

Genithia Hogges, Cultural Responsiveness

Catherine Iatesta, Embracing the New Music Educator

Allison Lacasse, Advocacy

Sarah Leahy, General Music

Meaghan O’Connor-Vince, Technology

Stephanie Riley, Choral

Allyson Rottman, Large Municipalities 

Michael Smith, Instrumental 

The Massachusetts Music Educators Journal is currently seeking a new Editorial Board Member to represent the IN-Ovations Column, which invites music educators to share fresh ideas, creative projects, and innovative approaches that are shaping the field of music education across all grade levels and content areas. Whether it's a new teaching strategy, an exciting classroom project, or an effective integration of technology, we aim to showcase practical and exciting contributions that can inspire peers and advance the profession. Please consider joining our team to promote the diverse voices and perspectives of our membership! To learn more, email Christy at editor@massmea.org. 

Please reach out to editor@massmea.org with ideas for articles, comments, or to share student artwork to be featured on our cover. YOU are the MMEA, and the MMEJ Editorial Board wants your voice to be heard!

Respectfully,

Christy Whittlesey, MMEJ Managing Editor