Hal Leonard is offering a series of free, 12-hour certification courses in August to help music educators prepare for a successful fall. Each course is taught by a professional instructor and all needed software is included for free during the course.
Course Format
Each course consists of four units, and each unit includes a 1-hour Zoom session and 2 hours of self-paced assignments. The Zoom sessions are presented live, and if you cannot attend live you may watch the recordings afterwards (with the exception of the Eric Whitacre Virtual School course, which requires live attendance to participate). All courses provide practical lessons that you can use with your students this fall. At the end of each course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 12 hours.
Registration is now closed for these courses. If you have any questions, please email hledu@halleonard.com.
Course Dates: August 8-29, 2022
Live Zoom Classes: Mondays at 6pm ET: August 8, 15, 22, and 29
This course requires live attendance in all classes
Software Included: The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Creativity and Composition (Free access will be provided after registration)
Course Dates: August 8-29, 2022
Live Zoom Classes: Monday at 7pm ET: August 8, 15, 22, and 29
Software Included: Essential Elements Music Class
Instructor: Shawna Longo
Shawna E. Longo is the General Music (Music Technology) teacher and Arts Integration Specialist at Durban Avenue School, Hopatcong, NJ. She also serves as the Arts Integration & STEAM Specialist for TMI Education and an Ambassador/Consultant for Music First, Hal Leonard, and Jamstik. Twitter: @shawnalongo
Course Dates: August 9-30, 2022
Live Zoom Classes: Tuesdays at 6pm ET, August 9, 16, 23, and 30
Software Included: Soundtrap for EDU
Instructor: Gillian Desmarais
Gillian Desmarais is the General Music Teacher of Hanover Public Middle School in Hanover, MA. As a music technology graduate student at New York University, she is currently performing IRB research in collaboration with Dr. Alex Ruthmann, Director of the NYU MusEDLab, for developing curriculum, new music ensembles, and web applications.
Course Dates: August 9-30, 2022
Live Zoom Classes: Tuesdays at 7pm ET: August 9, 16, 23, and 30
Software Included: Essential Elements Interactive
Instructor: Dr. Charles Laux
Dr. Charles Laux is the Director of Orchestras at Lassiter High School in Cobb County, Georgia just north of Atlanta. Previously, he served as Director of Orchestras at Alpharetta High School where his duties include directing five levels of orchestra, including the nationally recognized AHS Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Laux holds degrees in music education from Ohio University, the University of Nevada - Las Vegas, and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Course Dates: August 10-31, 2022
Live Zoom Classes: Wednesdays at 6pm ET: August 10, 17, 24, and 31
Software Included: Noteflight Learn
Instructor: Theresa Hoover
Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and works to empower students throughout their musical experiences and help teachers transform their classrooms to become student-centered learning environments. Theresa is the author of Empowering Ensembles With Technology and the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students. You can find her work online at: https://musicaltheresa.com
Course Dates: August 10-31, 2022
Live Zoom Classes: Wednesdays at 7pm ET: August 10, 17, 24, and 31
Software Included: SoundCheck
Instructor: Theresa Hoover
Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and works to empower students throughout their musical experiences and help teachers transform their classrooms to become student-centered learning environments. Theresa is the author of Empowering Ensembles With Technology and the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students. You can find her work online at: https://musicaltheresa.com
Course Dates: August 9-30, 2022
Live Zoom Classes: Tuesdays at 5pm ET: August 9, 16, 23, and 30
Software Included: Sight Reading Factory
Instructor: Carole Grooms
Carole Smith Grooms is a 37-year music educator, currently teaching 7th and 8th grade band and string orchestra classes at Freedom Middle School in Franklin, TN. Born and raised in Winchester, TN, she attended Tennessee Technological University, majoring in music with piano emphasis, earning the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. She holds the Master of Arts degree in Music from the University of Hawai’i, Manoa.
