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<B><I>Happy fall!<BR>
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Fall is such an exciting time of year…the smiles of new students, the smell of new school supplies, the new crispness in the air, and the anticipation of the holidays to come. We will be seeing some NEW things happening at Texas A&M University-Commerce, too...just for you.<BR>
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You asked for it...now you got it! This fall, we feature <B>Melissa Ringel</B> as our presenter with “What Sounds Are Coming from Your Music Room?” <B> You can find the flyer and registration form on the TAMUC elementary music website: </B><FONT COLOR="#FE0000"><a href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/colleges/humanitiesSocialSciencesArts/departments/music/elementaryMusicEducation/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/colleges/humanitiesSocialSciencesArts/departments/music/elementaryMusicEducation/default.aspx</a></FONT><B> </B> You may remember watching her students perform at the 2011 TMEA conference. Melissa will help us turn our students into beautiful singers!<BR>
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So that we can be prepared for you, with an appropriate site, handouts, snacks, etc., please try to register early, or drop me an email and tell me to save your spot. <BR>
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More exciting news... The new <B>Graduate Cohort</B> has been launched! This Master’s program was crafted specially for the professional music educator, and can be completed in four summers. Last June, eleven new graduate students completed their first eight hours. Summer 2013 will be the last opportunity to jump in for a while. If you are interested in knowing more, please visit our website at the link above. <BR>
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While you are on the website, browse around. There is a link for the new <B>LION’S SHARE Fall Newsletter.</B> It features upcoming elementary music events, special things that are happening in Northeast Texas music classrooms, and a lesson plan.<BR>
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The TAMUC Music Department is committed to advocating your music program, and providing opportunities to meet your professional needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can help you in any way.<BR>
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Sincerely,<BR>
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Darla Meek, MM<BR>
Lecturer in Music Education<BR>
Department of Music Student Teacher Supervisor<BR>
Texas A&M University-Commerce<BR>
P.O. Box 3011<BR>
Commerce, TX 75429-3011<BR>
903-886-5294<BR>
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NOTE: My e-mail address has changed to <a href="Darla.Meek@tamuc.edu">Darla.Meek@tamuc.edu</a>.<BR>
E-mails will be forwarded until September 2012.<BR>
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