Programs & Calendar

Middle West District Programs (2026-2027)

“Evolutionary Entrepreneurialism” AND  “Connect and Engage” (see below for descriptions)

October 6,  9:45 am – Noon  (Host: Kacey Adams, 1940 Township Road 201, Bellefontaine OH 43311)

Our guest speaker is Amy Chaplin, an Independent Music Teacher from Bluffton IN. She will be presenting two related topics:

Evolutionary Entrepreneurialism: Grow Your Studio One “Yes” At a Time   
           Cultivate a business mindset that will grow a thriving and sustainable studio that flexes with seasons in business and life.   Diversify
           by saying “Yes” to the unexpected, and foster cultural change with currect clients.

Connect and Engage: Professional Resources for the Independent Music Teacher 
           Eliminate information overwhelm by honing in on key professional resources. Young professionals and seasoned teachers will walk
           away feeling equipped to cull, absorb, and utilize content and support tools in a useful way.

 “Technique Tools”
February 2,  9:45 am – Noon  (Host: Annette Hoverman, 1408 Monte Carlo Dr., Van Wert OH 45891)

We’ll be spending time sharing tools we use to teach playing technique and theory ideas to our students. Come and share your ideas!

“Masterclass”

April 6,  9:45 am – Noon  (Host: Ohio Northern University, Presser Hall, 525 S. Gilbert St., Ada OH 45810

Calendar Overview (2026-2027)

OCTOBER

3        Deadline for Duettist Competition registration

6        Middle West District Meeting

24      Ribbon Festival Registration Deadline

31      Duettist Competition @ ONU

NOVEMBER

21      Ribbon Festival @ Ohio Northern University

JANUARY

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

FEBRUARY

2        Middle West District Meeting   

MARCH

6         Deadline for Music Evaluation Day 

20       D3 Junior High Solo and Ensemble Contest

APRIL

3       Music Evaluation Day @ Lima Baptist Temple

6       Middle West District Meeting

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