Programs & Calendar

Middle West District Programs (2025-2026)

“Conference 2025 Prep”
September 9,  9:45 am – Noon  (Host: Niswonger PAC, 10700 OH-118, Van Wert OH 45891)

(Leader: Annette Hoverman)
All hands on deck! The Middle West District is honored to be the host for the upcoming conference this month! Annette Hoverman will be leading us in making sure everything is ready and secured for a successful conference!  

“Conference Recap”
October 7, 9:45 am – Noon (Host: Meeting Place on Market, 220 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801)

Annette Hoverman will lead the debriefing regarding our performance, management, and comments given regarding the state conference. What went well? What could be better in the future?

“Curriculum Show & Tell”
November 4, 9:45 am – Noon (Hosts: Kysti & Phil Schey, 334 South Main Street, Bluffton, OH 45817)

Moderated by Dee Fisher. What methods do you use to teach your students? Bring your favorites to the meeting (and maybe some new ones!), and let’s discuss their pros and cons!

“Communication”
March 3,  9:45 am – Noon  (Host: Dee Fisher @ St. Marks Lutheran Church, 160 W. Sycamore St., Van Wert OH 45891)

Are you # (sharp), b (flat), or a natural? Communication can be challenging! Do our students understand what we’re communicating at their lessons? Are we keeping lines of communication open with parents? Paula Deardurff will lead a discussion on our journey as teachers to communicate effectively. 

“Masterclass”
April 4,  9:45 am – Noon  (Host: Ohio Northern University, Presser Hall, 525 S. Gilbert St., Ada OH 45810

Come and watch Stephanie Titus work with selected elementary and intermediate students from our area. Pertinent comments can help us in our teaching of students at this formative stage in the learning process.

“New Music: Krysti Schey”
May 7, 9:45 am – Noon (Host: Elesha Wey, 1305 W. Elm St., Lima OH 45805)

 

Calendar Overview (2025-2026)

SEPTEMBER

 9        Middle West District Meeting

25-27 OhioMTA Conference, Van Wert OH

27       Duettist Competition Registration Deadline 

OCTOBER

 7       Middle West District Meeting

 25     Ribbon Festival Registration Deadline 

25      Duettist Competition @ ONU

NOVEMBER

4        Middle West District Meeting

22      Ribbon Festival @ Ohio Northern University

FEBRUARY

7        D11 & D3 OMEA H.S. Solo & Ensemble

14      D11 OMEA Jr, High Solo & Ensemble

21      Music Evaluation Day Registration Deadline 

MARCH

1       Buckeye Audition Registration Deadline

3       Middle West District Meeting

21     Music Evaluation Day @ Lima Baptist Temple

21-25  MTNA Conference, Chicago IL

28      D3 OMEA Jr. High Solo & Ensemble

APRIL

7       Middle West District meeting

12     Buckeye Auditions @ Bowling Green State University

MAY

5       Middle West District Meeting

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