Full Program - Missouri Music Educators Association

Greg Gilpin. Originally from the “Show-Me” state of Missouri, Greg resides in
Indianapolis, IN. He is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Music Education, K-12.
Greg is a well-known, ASCAP award-winning choral composer and arranger with
hundreds of publications to his credit. He is also in demand as a conductor for choral
festivals, all-district and all-state choirs and is a member of MENC and ACDA. As
Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, Inc., Greg oversees
creation of the educational music products for this distinguished publisher.
At home in Indianapolis, Greg is busy as a studio musician and producer in the
recording industry. These projects include commercial jingles, CD projects, Broadway
and Disney. He has worked musically with Ray Boltz, Bill and Gloria Gaither, Sandi
Patty, David Clydesdale as well as principal pops conductor, Jack Everly and the
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
“A Whole Lotta Hullabaloo!” (p.32)
This session presents music, games, movement and activities that teach musical concepts and create a funfilled,
fast-paced and character building atmosphere of learning.
“Choral Expressions for the 2-Part & 3-Part Choir” (p.33)
Join Greg Gilpin as he presents concert and festival chorals designed to enrich teaching and learning,
enhance programming, and present outstanding concerts. This session will highlight new music that’s
certain make your rehearsals and perfromances the best they can be.
Marilyn Gunn. NBTC Marilyn Gunn accidentally became a music teacher when
she was subbing and found that the music classes were the most fun places to be.
Her BA in Elementary Education is from Graceland University in Lamoni, IA and
her MA in music is from UMKC. She has taught music at Blackburn Elementary in
Independence for 21 years and is an adjunct professor at Avila University.
“Owning all the Curriculum on Your Terms” (p.38)
Taking a proactive posture towards integrating with the curriculum of other subjects so that your music
curriculum is uncompromised, the music is authentic in its application, and you are supported of your
co-teachers and their curriculums. Come prepared to sing and dance and play.
Dr. Aurelia Hartenberger is currently adjunct Associate Professor of Music at
the University of Missouri-St. Louis, World Music Specialist at Maryville University.
Formerly she served as Music Coordinator for the Lindbergh School District from
2007-2010, and Curriculum Director of the Mehlville School District from 1990-
2006. She is a member of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education Fine Arts Task Force, and is the creator of the web-based “Curriculum
SUCCESS Tool” for Aureus Concepts.
Dr. Hartenberger, a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis , is Past President
of MENC Southwest Division, Past President of MMEA, and Past President of the
St. Louis Suburban Music Educators. She has served as a member of the MENC
Benchmark Committee for National Standard 2, and the MENC National “ Model
Music School ” Program. She has also been cited five times as “Teacher of the Year”
at the local, district, and state levels, and was inducted into Missouri Music Educators
Association “Hall of Fame” in 2010.
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