The document is a program guide for the 2014 International Children's Music Network Conference held from September 19-21 in Leesburg, VA. It provides the schedule of events including workshops, meals, and activities. It also thanks the many volunteers who helped organize the conference and made it possible.

1. The Children’s Music Network
2014 International Conference
PROGRAM
GUIDE
www.CMNonline.org
Sept. 19-21
National
Conference
Center
Leesburg,VA

2. CMN Board of Directors
Liz Benjamin – Liz Buchanan
AmyConley– Katherine Dines
Lisa Heintz – David Heitler-Klevans
NancyHershatter– Susan Salidor
Tim Seston –Anna Stange
KimWallach –AndyZamenes
CMN’s Board of Directors wishes everyone
a joyful, music-filled conference in 2014.
We especially want to thank CMN members
DavidJennyHeitler-Klevansforvolunteering
to organize this year’s conference,
and JaneArsham, ourAdministrative Director,
for her ever-present guidance!

3. W
e’re so glad thatyou’re here! Welcome to the 27th Annual International Children’s Music Network Conference.
We wantyou to feel at home, so please look through the logistics page, and then, ifyou have any questions or
needs that aren’t addressed, contact either of the conference co-chairs,Jenny Heitler-Klevans (215-740-7869),
David Heitler-Klevans (267-980-7599) or ourAdministrative Director,Jane Arsham (339-707-0277).
Special ThankYou’s:
A huge THANKYOU to all of the amazing people who lent their time and talent to help make this conference a great experience:
WelcomeandThankYou!
Liz Buchanan Janet Schreiner,Workshop Coordinators, for working tirelessly to organize an incredible roster
of 20 workshops.
All of our Workshop Presenters, for making the conference wonderful by sharing your talents.
David Perry, our Graphic Designer extraordinaire, for making our conference look professional and inviting, for
working with David H-K to make the CMN Welcome Video, and for working with Devin Walker to organize many
regional events to build excitement for this year’s conference.
Craig Battey, Program Book Layout, forvolunteering his time and talent.
Lisa Heintz Tim Seston, Outreach Coordinators,with help from the rest of the Outreach team.
Bonnie Lockhart, for creating the Marketing and PR packet this year.
Devin Walker,Travel Coordinator, for helping us to get here.
Sammie Haynes, Buddy Coordinator.
Stuart Stotts, Mentor Program Coordinator.
Sarah Pirtle and Mara Sapon-Shevin, for running the Newcomers’ Circles.
Marsha Goodman-Wood Dave Kinnoin,SalesArea Coordinators,assisted bya collection ofwonderfulvolunteers.
Candy Heitner Susan Salidor, organizers of the SilentAuction Glad Rags, and Mary Shapiro, for storing
auction items at her house.
Joanne Hammil Nancy Hershatter, organizers of the Pete Seeger Faith Petric Memorial Tribute.
Tina Stone, Round Robin coordinator.
Scott Bierko, Andrés Salguero and Devin Walker, for running the Sound System this year.
Beth Bierko, for leading Yoga and Yoga Dance.
Patricia Shih,Jacki Breger, Liz Buchanan, Lisa Heintz and Carole Stephens, the Keynote Committee, for
putting together this year’s unique Keynote panel.
Sandy Byer Sally Rogers, for organizing this year’s Magic Penny ceremony honoring Ruth Pelham, to
Joanie Calem, Jenny Heitler-Klevans and Tom Pease, current Magic Penny Committee members, and a
special thankyou to Francie Ginocchio, an incredibly talented fabric artist,who created the actual award
this year (and the last few!), as well as contributing the quilt graphic to this year’s conference publicity.
The Children’s Music Network BOARD OF DIRECTORS helps out with every conference in
endless behind-the-scenes matters. Thankyou to our Board!
And last but certainly not least,we could not have pulled this conference together without
the constant help and guidance of our fearless ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, Jane Arsham.
Thankyou Jane!
We have truly enjoyed working with all ofyou wonderful people for such a great event!
Many thanks,
David Jenny Heitler-Klevans,
Conference Chairs

4. Emergency Number: Cell phoneswill be in the“off”mode during allworkshops,special events,and Round Robins. Ifthere is
an emergencyand someone needs to reachyou whenyou are notavailable,have them contactthe FrontDeskofthe National
Conference Center,(703-729-8000) and have them locateJaneArsham.
For New Members or First Timers at a CMN Conference: We have “Newcomers’ Circles” in Room N4-157 on Friday from
5:00 – 6:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:30 – 9:00 AM. Several longtime CMN members will be there to welcome you, answer
questions, and lead some fun songs and activities.
Buddies: Foranyone interested,we paira first-time conference attendee with a long-time conference attendee,soyou can
get the lowdown on CMN and the conference right away. It’s a great way to make friends and get acquainted with CMN.
Ifyou would like a buddy and did not sign up for one when you registered, please see the registration desk.
Meal times: Meals will be held in the main dining room. Dinners are from 6:00 – 7:00 PM,Breakfasts are from 7:00 – 9:00AM,
and Lunches are from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Snacks coffee will be available throughout the day.
Annual Meeting: OurAnnual Meeting is held on Saturday,directlyfollowing lunch,from 12:45 – 1:45 PM in Quad 4,the large
meeting room. It is open to all and we encourage you to attend. It is a great way to learn about CMN and contribute your
thoughts. And we sing and laugh our way through the meeting as well!
RegionalMeetings: OurregionalmeetingswilltakeplaceduringSaturdaymorningbreakfast.Thisisanopportunityforbrand
new members and seasoned conference attendees to get together with people from their general area, meet their reps, talk
aboutwhat’shappeningintheirarea,andeatagreatbreakfasttogether!
Regional Reps Meeting: Regional reps will meet, as per “tradition” during Saturday lunch. See David Heitler-Klevans or
Nancy Hershatter ifyou have any questions.
Conference Central: A ride and non-CMN activity board will remain at the registration area throughout the conference.
Check it out or post ideas.
Documentationpermission:Pleaseaskpresentersandotherparticipantsforpermissionbeforerecordingpresentations
and workshops. All recordings ofanytype are foryourpersonal use onlyand maynotbe reproduced fordistribution in any
form, including public access websites and other electronic means.
Paper Song Swap: Do you have an original song to “swap” with other artists at the conference? Here’s your chance to be
part of the sharing that makes CMN so great! Ifyou brought along copies ofyour song, place them in the designated Paper
Song Swap box in the Sales area. Then browse through other songs available for swapping and grab a copy of a new song
to take home!
Refrigeration:Ifyouneeditemsrefrigerated,(e.g.medication,specialdietfoods,etc.)letusknowandwe’llmakearrangements.
SalesArea,SilentAuction,andGladRags:WeencourageyoutovisittheSales/SilentAuctionareawheneveryougetachance
and don’tbe shyaboutmaking a bid ora purchase! Glad Rags are gentlyused clothes thatare all on sale for$5 each.
LOGISTICS

5. ConferenceSchedule
Friday Location
4:00 PM Check-in begins Lobby
4:00 - 6:00 PM Sales Area check-in N4-586
5:00 - 6:00 PM Meet and Greet Happy Hour Black Olive Bar
5:00 - 6:00 PM Newcomers’ Circle N4-157
6:00 - 7:00 PM Dinner Dining Hall
6:45 - 7:30 PM Sales Silent Auction open N4-586
7:30 - 8:00 PM Welcoming Program Quad 4
8:00 - 9:00 PM Pete Seeger Faith Petric Singing Tribute Quad 4
9:00 - 10:30 PM Round Robin Part 1 Quad 4
10:30 - ? Informal Networking/Jamming Quad 4
Saturday
7:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast (sit by Region) Dining Hall
7:30 - 8:15 AM All-levels Yoga N4-368
8:00 AM Check-in for Sat. arrivals Lobby
8:00 - 9:00 AM Sales Silent Auction open N4-586
8:30 - 9:00 AM Newcomers’ Circle #2 N4-157
9:15 - 10:30 AM Workshop session #I Breakout rooms
10:45 - 12:00 PM Keynote Presentation: Roots Branches Quad 4
12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch (Regional Reps meet) Dining Hall
12:45 - 1:45 PM Annual Meeting Quad 4
12:45 - 1:45 PM Sales Silent Auction open N4-586
2:00 - 3:15 PM Workshop session #2 Breakout rooms
3:30 - 4:45 PM Workshop session #3 Breakout rooms
4:45 - 6:00 PM Free time/Networking /Sales SA Open
5:15 - 6:00 PM Let YourYoga Dance N4-368
5:15 - 6:00 PM Drum-making Workshop N4-157
6:00 - 7:15 PM Dinner Dining Hall
7:00 - 7:30 PM Sales Area Final Bids for Silent Auction N4-586
7:30 - 11:00 PM Round Robin Part 2 Quad 4
11:00 PM - ?? Late-night Jamming Quad 4
Sunday
7:30 - 8:15 AM All-levels Yoga N4-368
7:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast Dining Hall
8:00 - 9:00 AM Sales Area open Auction close-out N4-586
9:00 - 10:15 AM Workshop session #4 Breakout rooms
10:30 - 11:45 AM Magic PennyAward Ceremony - Ruth Pelham Quad 4
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch - close out Sales,Auction, Glad Rags Dining/N4-586
1:15 - 2:15 PM Closing Ceremony Quad 4

6. WorkshopSchedule
Day/Time
BuildingEnhancingYour
CareerasaPerformer
Rm. N4-155
EarlyChildhoodMusic
Rm.N4-157
SongwritingCreativity
Rm.N4-587
ExpandingImproving
YourMusicalWork
Rm.N4-364
SongSwaps
Rm.N4-583
Saturday
9:15 – 10:30 AM
The LostArt ofArranging :
Making Your Songs Shine
Jim Coffey
1-2 Buckle My Shoe!
Music,Movement MATH
Fun in the Pre-KClassroom
MargaretHooton
From Play to Page
Tim Seston
The Power of Music –
ATherapist’s Perspective
AshleyJewell
Songs of our Elders
Joanie Calem
Saturday
2:00 – 3:15 PM
The Ever-Expanding World of
Children’s Radio and TV
Marsha Goodman-Wood,
Traci,Hickson,Ellis Paul,
Joyce Rouse, MindyThomas,
RonYurman
Songs for Inner Peace:
Using Neurologically
Directed Movement to
Create Peace from the
Inside Out
Eve Kodiak
Creative Energy
Songwriting
Paul Reisler
iPads:
Tapping into Technology
Brigid Finucane
Songs about Earth
Nature
AmyConley, Sue Reier
Saturday
3:30 – 4:45 PM
Panel:
CreatingtheGigs,Gettingthe
Gigs…andMore!
RickHubbard,
Andrés Salguero
FingerPlays,FingerPuppets
Other Musical Fun
Vivi Melody
Songs from the Heart
Ruth Pelham, Sarah Pirtle
Setting Books to Music
For Fun Literacy
Anita David Gadberry
Singing Games
from Far Near
Bonnie Lockhart
Sunday
9:00 -10:15 AM
Panel:
Singing our Hearts Out…and
Making a Living!
Liz Buchanan, Alina Celeste,
RachelLoshak, JonathanSprout
EarlyChildhood Songswap
KimWallach
All STEAMed Up!
Group Songwriting to
Educate Inspire
“StoryLaurie” McIntosh
Uncle Devin’s
World of Percussion
DevinWalker
Humorous Songs
David C.Perry
* Kid-friendly session - children are welcome to attend with a parent.
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7. Friday, 8:00-9:00 PM Quad 4
Singing Tribute to Pete Seeger and Faith Petric
Pete Seeger and Faith Petric, two icons of the folk music world and
of social justice struggles, have each influenced us and changed our
worlds more than we can possibly say. We mourn their passing as we
celebrate their phenomenal lives and music in a singing Tribute that
will be inspiring, poignant and uplifting.
Saturday Sunday,7:30-8:15AM Room N4-368
Gentle Kripalu Yoga with Beth Bierko
Amidst all the activity of our wonderful conference, a bit of quiet time and self care can be a great way to start
the day. Join certified yoga teacher Beth Bierko for this 45 minute session of gentle yoga. We will use breathing
techniques,simpleyogaposesandmeditationtoawakenandstretchthebody,calmandclearthemindandopen
and free the heart. No experience necessary and every BODY is welcome. Modifications for physical limitations
will be offered throughout the session.
Saturday, 5:15-6:00 PM Room N4-368
Let YourYoga Dance Workshop with Beth Bierko
Come experience joy, freedom, play and connection in this combination of dance, gentle yoga, breath
workandmovingmeditation,alldonetowonderfulworldmusicandsongsfromCMN.Thisprogramis
opentoall.Nodanceoryogaexperiencenecessaryandmodificationsforanyphysicallimitationswillbe
offered.Bothadultsandchildrenarewelcome.WARNING:Participating in thisworkshop mycause BLISS!
Beth Bierko is a long-time CMN member, a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and Director of The
Rivertown Center for Yoga Health. She also has performed with her husband, Scott for over 20
years, providing music and movement to children and families in the NewYork metro region.
Saturday, 5:15-6:00 PM Room N4-157
Box Drum Making Workshop with Queen Najla
Queen Najla, a practitioner of drum, dance, and storytelling. Founder and Director of the African
Culture Company, since 1997, Queen is an award winning choreographer for children’s drum and
dance. Her box drum-making workshops are a big hit at schools, churches, festivals, nursing
homes, daycares, libraries, and parties. Here’s your chance to make your own box drum and take
it home with you.
Pre-registration required. Ifyou did notpre-register,you can inquire atRegistration to see ifthere
is still room.
SpecialActivities

8. Dr. Tyler Bickford is an ethnomusicologist whose research focuses on children’s music,
popular culture, and digital technology. He is an Assistant Professor Of Children’s
Literature And Childhood Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is writing a
book about the children’s music industry.
Jessica “Culture Queen” Smith is a Master Teaching Artist who founded Culture
Kingdom Kids in 2010. Through Culture Kingdom Kids, the beloved “Culture Queen”
creates fun and cultural experiences for children! She has produced innovative and
highly engaging social studies themed performances, workshops, and professional
development programs for diverse audiences from primary school to Yale University,
community centers,festivals,restaurantsandmuseums,includingtheNationalChildren’s
Museum and the Smithsonian. In 2014, Culture Queen released her first children’s album
entitled “Culture Kingdom Kids”.
Mindy Thomas has been serving as a tastemaker on the front lines of the family
music scene for the last 13 years. In her role as Program Director of SiriusXM’s Kids
Place Live, she has helped to create and curate the first nationwide radio station to focus
on independent children and family artists.On the air,Mindy hosts“TheAbsolutely Mindy
Show” a daily, interactive, morning show, which gives her a first hand peek into the songs
that are resonating with kids and families from coast to coast.
Katherine Dines, Moderator,has been writing songs and performing for children and
families throughout the globe since 1993. An advocate for music, movement, literacy,
andearlychildhoodeducation,sheservesonseveralboardsincludingCMNandPickleberry
Pie. Her series of 11 Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta music CD’s have garnered over 30 national awards,
and her songs have received two Grammy nominations and a platinum record.
KeynotePanel
The Keynote Panel will discuss changes in the world of children’s music, as well as how we can
continuetobringpeopletogetherthroughthepowerofmusicsingingandfindwaystoconnect
to our multicultural heritage.
Roots and Branches: Growing into
the Future of Children’s Music

9. The Children’s Music Network 2014 Magic Penny Recipient
Ruth Pelham
The Magic PennyAward is CMN’s lifetime achievement award, bestowed upon people who have dedicated their lives to
empowering children through music.
Ruth Pelham is a singer, songwriter, educator, and activist who brings her unique vision of world peace and social change
to children and adults around the globe. Ruth’s music touches the heart and reflects the full integrity of the human spirit
through her powerful anthems like “Turning of the World” and “Under One Sky.”
She grew up in Brooklyn, NY, surrounded by a vibrant folk music scene. During college she became a songwriter, raising
hervoice against injustice and sowing the seeds for the development of her pioneering work as a cultural worker and
community builder.
In 1977, Ruth proposed the idea of the Music Mobile, a colorful van that would travel to parks, playgrounds, and public
housing sites to engage children in interactive programs that foster cooperation, self-esteem, neighborhood pride, and
appreciation of diversity.The Music Mobile continues to this day with Ruth as the Executive Director.Activities include
group singing, songwriting, instrument building and cooperative games, as well as anti-violence initiatives.
Ruth has also participated in “peace-making through music” cultural exchanges with children in the former Soviet Union
and Sri Lanka.As a consultant for the Havasupai Tribe in the Grand Canyon, Ruth aided their efforts to stop a uranium mine
by writing songs with K – 8 students, then creating a recording to help raise funds and public awareness.
Ruth’s songs have been influential in both children’s and folk music, and in movements for social change and justice.
Her songs have been recorded and performed by many artists including Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert and Holly Near.
As a founding member of the Children’s Music Network and a board member for manyyears, Ruth has given her talents
generously to building our organization.We are delighted to “keep it going!” and honor Ruth Pelham with The Children’s
Music Network’s 2014 Magic PennyAward.
TheMagicPennyAward

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The LostArtofArranging:MakingYourSongs Shine (Room N4-155)
Agreatrecordingstartsbeforethemix.Itstartswiththechoiceofinstruments,chords
andnotes.Awell-planned arrangement can make the difference between a lackluster
recording and one that shines bright.The workshop will include arranging techniques
as well as recording and mixing tips.
James Coffey, B.M., M.Ed., is a recording artist music producer who’s been featured
on over 800 children’s products sold worldwide under such brand names as Disney,
Nickelodeon Sesame Street.Through his own production studio, Blue Vision Music,
James has also produced music for many family artists earning over 30 national awards
including Parents’ Choice, iParenting, Kids First a Gold NAPPA.www.jamescoffey.com
1-2-Buckle MyShoe! Music,Movement MATH Fun in the Pre-KClassroom (Room N4-157)
Knick, knack paddy whack: what’s in a song? Music and movement experiences are
full of MATH! We’ll sing and dance our way through one-to-one correspondence, learn
finger-plays with addition and subtraction functions and explore the magic of patterns
in rhythm adventures, creative movement and musical games.The workshop draws
from a year-long arts integration program focusing on developmentally appropriate
math in preschool classrooms in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Margaret Hooton is an early childhood music specialist and teaching artist with
Gateway to the Arts, the Western Pennsylvania WolfTrap affiliate, and also teaches in
nursery schools. Margaret has presented music and movement workshops at many
NAEYC Conferences and has received national honors. Email: mbhooton@aol.com
From Playto Page (Room N4-587)
Play like a child and generate more ideas! Toys and games help us wake the imagination
and uncover new songs. Through play,we’ll explore plot, scene, character, perspective,
conflict and resolution. Participants will share their work with each other so all can take
home a song ripe for further development.
Tim Seston has quickly made his mark as a storyteller and children’s musician in the
greater Boston area. He has recorded stories for “Wake the Imagination” (2013), and
songs for“Here To Play” (Fall 2014). He lives with his wife and three sons in Concord, MA.
www.frompagetoplay.com
Workshops:Saturday9:15-10:30am

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Workshops:Saturday9:15-10:30am
The PowerofMusic –ATherapist’s Perspective (Room N4-364)
Music is a universal language that can unlock important aspects of an individual that
other therapies may not reach. In this workshop,AshleyJewell from A Place To Be shares
case studies, methods and results showing the power of music. From songwriting to
drum circles and much more, music can be used in classrooms and groups to improve
communication and socialization. Harness the power of the expressive arts to encourage
and engage children and adults alike.
Ashley Jewell, MT-BC at A Place to Be, Middleburg,VA. Ashley received her BA in Music
Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2012, and her Board Certification in November
2012. Ashley has worked with a variety of clients and populations. She brings a positive
and upbeat attitude to her Music Therapy services and believes in finding the individuals’
personal music within themselves, to attain their therapeutic goals.
www.aplacetobeva.org
Songs ofourElders: Pete Seeger,Faith Petric,WoodyGuthrie,Malvina Reynolds,andyour
favorite“elder” (Room N4-583)
With the passing of Pete Seeger, Faith Petric and a growing number of the role models in
the folk music world, it’s timely to have a song swap to share some of the songs we have
learned from these standard bearers.
Joanie Calem - Joanie is a musician, singer/songwriter and educator. Joanie teaches and
performs folk music in a variety of local settings, leading programs for audiences of all
ages. Her goal is to invite her audiences to share a sense of creating community through
singing and playing together. www.joaniecalem.com

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Workshops:Saturday2:00-3:15pm
Panel:The Ever-Expanding World ofChildren’s Radio andTV (Room N4-296)
Join Traci Hickson, Ellis Paul,Joyce Rouse, MindyThomas Ron Yurman with
moderator Marsha Goodman-Wood for a discussion of the world of children’s media.
Traci Hickson has been broadcasting children’s music with an environmental message
for more than 20 years on community radio stations. She recently started an online
radio station dedicated to environmental music.Today, this music, including many
children’s songs, is broadcast to listeners worldwide on Earthday.FM - web radio for the
web of life. For more information,visit:www.environmentalmusic.org.
Ellis Paul has won fifteen Boston Music Awards for his songwriting. He has been
performing professionally for over 20 years, putting out 19 releases, two of which are
Parent’s Choice Award-winning children’s albums.The most recent children’s album,
‘The Hero inYou’,will be released as a CD/bookcombination this September.
www.EllisPaul.com
Joyce Rouse (Earth Mama) is a singer, songwriter, actor, educator and creator of the
Earth Mama® music projects. She weaves threads of science, spirit and art into each
concert and writes inspiring music with the goal of “Helping Heal the Planet One Song
at a Time.” She addresses the critical issues facing our planet, as inspired by her love of
Earth and her Masters Degree in Earth Literacy. www.earthmama.org
MindyThomas is the Program Director of SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live, and host of
The AbsolutelyMindyShowairingweekdaymorningsfromcoasttocoast.
www.siriusxm.com/kidsplacelive
Ron Yurman is the founder of Spud! and has over 35 years of experience in the
broadcasting and media industries. He has expertise in content, strategy, business
development, product innovation and operations. Ron is the co-author of numerous
patents for interactive technologies and lives in a suburb of Kansas City.
Marsha Goodman-Wood is a singer/songwriter, and music drama teacher based in
Washington, DC. She’s a former cognitive neuroscientist, and writes songs about science
and how the world works these days. Marsha is a mom of three young children, and even
did a bit of on-air radio work once upon a time. www.marshagoodmanwood.com

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Workshops:Saturday2:00-3:15pm
Songs forInnerPeace:Using NeurologicallyDirected Movementto Create Peace
from the Inside Out (Room N4-157)
Peace in the world starts within each person, but adults and children alike may find
themselves caught in a reflexive loop of negativity.We will explore the neurologically
specific movement language of“not-peace” in young children, along with ways to turn those
movements into inner peace through songs and movement games.
EveKodiakhasaMMfromNewEnglandConservatoryofMusicandhasbeenteachingmusicfor
overthirtyyears.SheisalsoalicensedBrainGymConsultantandhasapracticeatTheLydianCenter
inCambridge,MA.ShehasseveralbooksandCDs,andalsohasablogatwww.evekodiak.com
Creative Energy Songwriting (Room N4-587)
We’ll discuss how to generate ideas and tap our creativity to take our songs in new, perhaps
unexpected directions.As a group,we’ll write the beginning of a new song (and maybe the rest
of it, too).We’ll also discuss howwe can all use oursongwriting skills to serve ourcommunities.
Paul Reisler is a seasoned workshop leaderon songwriting and creativity,and the founderand
artistic directorofthe Kid PanAlleyChildren’s Songwriting Project.Kid PanAlleyhas inspired
35,000childrenacrosstheUStowriteandperformover2,500originalsongs. www.kidpanalley.org
Ipads:Tapping intoTechnology (Room N4-364)
iPads open up a new world of engaging and approachable technology easily used in the
early childhood classroom (Pre-K – 3rd grade).Applications, or“apps” supporting musical
enhancement will be discussed and demonstrated, supported by classroom use examples.
Explore how an iPad can enhance your teaching and engage your students!
Brigid Finucane has taught early childhood music since 1995 while continuing her lifelong
research into cross-cultural music, dances and stories. Since 2000, she has taught at Chicago’s
MeritSchool ofMusic,where she also acts as facultymentor. www.brigidfinucane.blogspot.com.
Songs aboutthe Earth Nature (Room N4-583)
Come share your songs,puppetry,and stories of nature! Children of all ages need to be exposed
to the natural world; in fact, it is important for all of us to reconnect with nature.
Join us as we sing and dance our way around the planet!
Amy Conley - Amy lives in Milford, New Hampshire and spends her days singing, teaching,
performing orjust playing music, songwriting, enjoying her family and exploring the
outdoors with a camera. She loves to play guitar, ukulele, banjo and piano. Her fourth
recording is overdue but in production, at least mentally. www.amyconleymusic.com
Sue Reier: Early childhood education professional for 35 years (M.S. degree), has taught and
directed in preschools, kindergarten teacher for 17, now in Head Start. Girl Scout camping,
hiking, family influence, and being outdoors has led to conviction to children spending much
more time outdoors,volunteers at Hawk Mountain and is education representative on
the Schuylkill Conservancy Board.

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Workshops:Saturday3:30-3:45pm
Panel:Creating the Gigs,Getting the Gigs… and More! (Room N4-155)
Rick Hubbard and Andrés Salguero are a couple of the CMN members who have worked on
developing new venues for live shows for family music.We’ll discuss strategies for making this
happen, and also how to nail the gigs and build audience at existing venues.
Rick Hubbard – a 25-yearveteran of the family music world – is probably best known for his
workwith the highlysuccessful Kazoobie Kazoos.RecentlytheAmericanAcademyofChildren’s
Entertainers nominated Rick as America’s BestVariety Entertainer. www.kazoobie.com
Andrés Salguero (¡Uno, Dos,Tres Andrés! ) has been performing for children since 2007. He
enjoys promoting multiculturalism, Spanish language and Latin culture.Andrés plays all over
the DC area and beyond, and founded the DC Family Fiesta music series. www.123andres.com
FingerPlays,FingerPuppets and OtherMusical Fun (Room N4-157)
This workshop will demonstrate original finger puppet songs as well as new ways to present
popular finger-plays.Vivi will demonstrate her own finger puppets and talk about how to use
finger-plays in both small and large preschool settings.
Vivi Melody’s debut album,“What Fun,”was released in Spring, 2012. A graduate of LSU School
of Design,Vivi decided to focus her creative energy on music. Vivi hosts a private weekly class
called Vivi,Mommy Me and a monthly event open to the public called Mondays with Mommy.
www.vivimelody.com

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Workshops:Saturday3:30-3:45PM
Writing Songs from the Heart (Room N4-587)
Whatare the messageswe feel are importantto sharewith children?Howcanwe letchildren
knowwe’re connected to them in theirconcerns and travails?Sarah Pirtle and Ruth Pelham
share ideas from theirabundantexperience in crafting meaningful,accessible,classic songs that
children love.Come explore the artofcreating children’s songs thattrulycome from the heart!
Sarah Pirtle’s mostrecentbook,BetterTogether, describes how to use cooperative songwriting.
Sarah is a Magic Pennyrecipient,and as a central founderofCMN launched Pass ItOn! Sarah
has ten recordings,five books,and has received 11 national awards. www.sarahpirtle.com
Ruth Pelham is a singer, songwriter, educator, and activist. She has directed The Music
Mobile in Albany, NY for manyyears. Ruth’s music has been influential in both the children’s
and folk worlds. Ruth is this year’s Magic PennyAward recipient. www.musicmobile.org
Setting Books to Music forFun Literacy (Room N4-364)
Using music with books is helpful forliteracy,creativity,and more.We will give suggestions on
whatto lookforin a book,ways thatitcan be setto music,and some examples ofourfavorite
books.This session will show educators and performers how to extend books into engaging
musical presentations and can help librarians spice up theirselections forstoryhour.
Anita L. Gadberry is the Director of Music Therapy at Marywood University in Scranton, PA.
She also promotes global music therapy connections as the North American Regional Liaison
for the World Federation of Music Therapy.
David L. Gadberry holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Kansas, and he
has earned certification in both Kodály and Orff-Schulwerk. Currently working freelance,
David has taught at Central Michigan U., and Plano ISD. www.gadberrymusic.org
Singing Games from Farand Near (Room N4-583)
All over the world, children sing in a ring, dance in a line and play rhythm, counting, and
guessing games with music. Share your favorites and come away with international
treasures that nurture musicality, build community, and just plain feel fun! We’ll focus on
K-5 materials, but many will be adaptable for preschool classrooms.
Bonnie Lockhart - Bonnie is a Northern California singer/songwriter who brings a love of
diverse folk traditions to her forty-year practice of participatory, community-building music.
She is a performer, composer, educator, recording artist, and activist who believes in the
transformative power of music in the lives of both individuals and communities.
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Workshops:Sunday9:00-10:15am
Panel: Singing ourHearts Out… and Making a Living! (Room N4-155)
We’ll explore how to succeed in children’s music, or at least have fun trying, covering topics
such as blogging, social networking, crowd-funding campaigns, becoming a successful teaching
artist, touring and whatever else keeps a roof over our heads.
Liz Buchanan is a musician and songwriter with more than 15 years of experience leading
creative arts programs for children and families in the Boston area. She has recorded three
children’s music CDs, and won a Parents’ Choice Award. Liz is a former President of CMN and
has served on the CMN Board since 2007. www.antelopedance.com
Alina Celeste is an internationally touring family musician and teaching artist. She has been
teaching music to children and families for over ten years in NewYork, Los Angeles and now
Miami. She just finished her second tour of the American Southeast and is also the Blog Editor
for CMN. www.alinaceleste.com
Rachel Loshak - singer/songwriter/bassist, founder and manager ofApple-Eye Productions,
works with her husband Morgan Taylor, creator of the highly successful GustaferYellowgold.
Rachel Morgan live in the Catskill Mountains with their two sons. www.rachelloshak.com
Jonathan Sprout - Jonathan has recorded 10 albums performed throughout the U.S.
beyond for over 40 yrs.Jonathan’s fourAmerican Heroes albums have won 23 national awards,
including a 2009 Grammy nomination, and critical acclaim as groundbreaking CDs in the field of
educational children’s music. www.jonsprout.com
EarlyChildhood Song Swap (Room N4-157)
Whetheryou’re a teacher, performer or preschool music specialist,we invite you to come share
your latest and greatest early childhood songs and gathervaluable new material at what’s
become one of CMN’s most popular song swaps.
Kim Wallach is a music teacher, performer, songwriter, singer, mom, avid reader, contra dancer
and list maker, living and dealing with her identity crisis in Keene, NH. She’s also a CMN board
member. www.kimwallach.com
Sending musical greetings and joyfrom Canada!
Debbie
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Workshops:Sunday9:00-10:15am
All STEAMed up!Group Songwriting to Educate Inspire (Room N4-587)
Perfect for classroom teachers and teaching artists, this fun, interactive workshop will
demonstrate the group songwriting process, and how the Arts STEM intertwine to create
STEAM. We’ll also hear several exciting stories about group songwriting projects that have
served to inspire notjust individuals, but whole schools and communities.
“Story Laurie”McIntosh combines herpassion forstorytelling,music and garden-based
education in heracclaimed“Cultivating Connections”songwriting workshops. Currently,
Laurie is developing a resource (music CD and“cookbook”ofideas activities) to help educators
cultivate similarconnections in theirclassrooms communities. www.storylaurie.com
Uncle Devin’s World ofPercussion (Room N4-364)
This workshop will provide fellow artists with simple, inexpensive and easy ways to include
drums and percussion in their music performances,workshops and residencies through
different musical genres from around the world. Participants will learn percussion-oriented
songs and activities designed specifically for children.
Devin Walker calls himself a “Drumcussionist,”Uncle Devin gained national acclaim as a
leader in the children’s music industry with his unique musical style, percussion instruments,
and electronic drums. He has played percussion for more than 25 years.The Uncle Devin
Show, a dynamic cross between FatAlbert and Schoolhouse Rock, is a live, interactive musical
experience for children 5+ that cultivates the minds of children through the use of percussion
instruments. www.theuncledevinshow.com
Humorous Songs (Room N4-583)
Laughs, laughs and more laughs. Bring your songs and your funny bone!
David C. Perry - David is an artist/musician/comedian who serves up a creative concoction of
music, pictures, puppets, props and laughs, under the banner of “Mr. David’s Drawings, Songs
Silliness.” Hehasperformedathundredsofschools,librariesandspecialevents,aswellasonradio
andTV. DavidhasservedasCMNMid-AtlanticRegionalRepsince2010. www.davidcperry.com

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ON STAGE
• Due to time constraints, each individual, duo, or group is entitled to only one performance slot.
• Please do notgive anyintroduction toyoursong otherthan the title and thewriter. Ifthe songyou have chosen absolutely
needs an intro, consider singing it at another time during the weekend.
• Please limityour on-stage time to 3 minutes max.
PARTICIPATION
•Whenyou decide to become partofthe Round Robin,please plan on staying forthe entire session;thatwaythosewho sing
later on in the program will have as many people present as those who sing earlier.
• We’ve set aside several hours for the Round Robin and will do our best to assure that everyone who wants a turn gets one.
In the event that we have more performers than time slots,names will be selected at random from the“Young People”and
“Adult” cans.We will post a list for presenting order.
ENERGIZERS
Energizers are large-group activities that get our energy up after we’ve been sitting and listening for a long time. Often,
the best ones combine movement and singing. This year, energizers will be counted as regular performance slots: a given
performerorgroup maypresenta song oran energizerbutnotboth.Ifyourpiece would be considered an energizer,please
indicate this on your signup sheet.This will help the MCs with sequencing.
SONG SELECTION
Selecting the right song will add to the spirit of the Round Robin in a positive way. Please take these considerations into
account:
Songs need to be shorter than three minutes and require no introduction.
Songs that reflect CMN values are encouraged.
Songs that are humorous, orjust for fun, are also highlyvalued!
Folks are looking to learn new songs, so new and enriching material is also highlyvalued!
Even though our audience is mostly adults,we are all interested in the songs you sing for children.
ACCOMPANIMENT
Many performers will simply accompany themselves on guitar, or even sing a cappella. Others have fun seeking out
musicians to perform with. In some cases groups will perform, some of which are professional touring acts, and others of
which are formed on the spot. This diversity is part of what makes the Round Robin fun, which is one reason we ask that
no one configuration of musicians perform more than one song. A message wall will be provided to assist you in finding
accompanists and/or offering your services as an accompanying musician.
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SalesArea
Location: Room N4-586
Member Sales Tables:
Conference attendees have the opportunity to offer their CDs,BOOKS,and DVDs for sale in the Sales Area. Take home great
music, stories and ideas from someone you’ve met this weekend! All sales in this area are by cash or check only.
In order to make the Sales Area as successful as possible, please read through the following guidelines:
Silent Auction:
Checkoutthis area to bid on hand-made crafts,yummybaked goods,music-related books and recordings,instruments and
other donated items. Bid sheets will be next to each item – get the item you want by checking back often to make sure you
have the highest bid. Credit cards accepted.
Reminders to SilentAuction Donors, Sellers, and SilentAuction Bidders:
Silent Auction Donors:
Please bringyouritems to the sales table between 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Friday,or8:00AM – 9:00AM on Saturdayforcheck-in
ifyou didn’t send them in advance of the conference. Thankyou for supporting CMN!
Silent Auction Bidders:
Please check in to see ifyou won an item before 1:00 PM on Sunday. Items cannot be shipped.
Glad Rags:
Visit this member-donated clothes-exchange to get that unique vest, skirt,jacket or nightgown! All items are gently
used – and at the minimum suggested donation of $5/item – this is a great way to help CMN and fill out your performing
wardrobe! All items not purchased will be donated to a local charity.
Onsite Questions? Ask Dave Kinnoin or Marcia Goodman-Wood for Sales Area questions, and CandyHeitner or Susan Salidor for
SilentAuction or Glad Rags.
Check-in is between 4:00 PM - 6 :00 PM on Friday, or 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM on Saturday.
CMN will retain $10 per seller as a participation fee (no fee ifyou make no sales.)
All sellers not otherwise volunteering for other conference activities are asked to volunteer for a shift at
the Sales Area. There will be a sign-up sheet when you drop offyour product.
CDs, BOOKS, and DVDs only please.There is no room for buttons, t-shirts, postcards or other promotional
material. We will set up a Freebies table.
Space is limited, so please put a small amount of inventory in your space on the table, and extra can be
stored under the table.
Please monitor and replenish your inventory as needed, but make sure that any changes in inventory are
coordinated with the person running the sales table.
Please don’t put items thatyou wish to trade on the Sales Table.
Check out will be at NOON on Sunday. (Materials left behind cannot be returned.)

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THANKYOU!
As we all know, CMN is a member organization that is funded primarily by membership dues, business sponsorships,
and through monies raised at the conference and the year-round generosity of our members. The CMN board is proud
and grateful to introduce our Sustaining Donors. These are people who have committed to contribute a certain amount
annually to CMN for each of the next three years.
We thank all of donors and encourage each member to help us better plan our budget by becoming a Sustaining Donor.
Liz Benjamin
Debbie Block Bill Harley
Dale Allen Boland
Liz Buchanan
Joanie Doug Calem
Amy Conley
Katherine Dines
Pam Donkin
Lucy Gatchell
Dylan Glanzer
Sarah Goslee Reed
Lisa Ken Heintz
Jenny David Heitler-Klevans
Bill Candy Heitner
Nancy Hershatter
Susan Hopkins
Margaret Hooton
Dave Kinnoin
Bonnie Lockhart
Fran McKinney
Tom Louise Pease
Ruth Pelham
Wiley Rankin
Terri Roben
Sally Rogers
Susan Salidor
Mara Sapon-Shevin
Nancy Silber
Anna Stange
Carole Stephens
Tina Stone

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“Happy Conference everyone!
So happy to have us all together again, Joanie Calem”

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www.susansalidor.com
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