Full Program - Missouri Music Educators Association

Erin Kuchta is in her 6th year as the elementary music teacher at Willard East
Elementary in Willard, MO. She began her teaching career in the town of Monett,
MO and taught there for 5 years before joining the Willard School District. Mrs.
Kuchta is also a part-time vocal instructor, providing private vocal lessons to students
in her classroom and/or home studio. She received her Bachelor’s in Vocal Music
Education from Evangel University in Springfield, MO and has recently completed
all three levels of Kodaly training to become a fully certified Kodaly instructor. Mrs.
Kuchta is currently in her 2nd year serving as the active president for the Kodaly of the
Ozarks (KOZ) chapter. Technology in the music classroom has become a new passion
for her as she is continually exploring new ways to implement it into her lessons. Mrs.
Kuchta also serves as a guest clinician for workshops and seminars throughout the MO
region, specifically addressing the topics of the Kodaly method, as well as technology
in the music classroom and how to combine those two concepts together. She resides
in Battlefield, MO with her husband Troy, who is also an elementary educator, and
her two children Taylor (9) and Caleb (6), both whom attend Willard East Elementary.
Mrs. Kuchta is an active member of her church worship team and sings with her
church choir for seasonal/holiday events.
“Smart Boards and Technology in the Elementary Music Classroom” (p. 41)
This session will feature a variety of technology resources that can be used in the elementary
music classroom such as music based websites (both interactive and informative) as well as
interactive Smart Board materials/lessons/tutorials. I will also be featuring/promoting lessons
and product from the new Smart Board software by Debbie Anderson and Phyllis Thomas called
“Smart Board Now Activities.”
Julie Romeo is a professional musician, adjudicator, composer, music educator and
music technology specialist. She is a graduate of Northwestern University with a
Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance. Julie was fortunate to have been able
to work with one of the first full electronic music labs in the country at Northwestern
University under the direction of Dr. James Syverud. After playing professionally and
teaching at Northlake College in Dallas,TX she began working for Brook Mays Music
Company where she served as Vice President of Market Development from 1993 –
2006. At Brook Mays she developed a team of Technology Specialists introducing
music technology and its uses to music educators throughout the country.
On August 14, 2006 Julie launched ROMEO MUSIC based in Dallas, TX. Along
with her team of Technology Specialists, ROMEO MUSIC will continue serving
the music education community by providing the latest innovations and educational
applications of music technology.
“Smart Boards and Technology in the Elementary Music Classroom” (p. 41)
This session will feature a variety of technology resources that can be used in the elementary
music classroom such as music based websites (both interactive and informative) as well as
interactive Smart Board materials/lessons/tutorials. I will also be featuring/promoting lessons
and product from the new Smart Board software by Debbie Anderson and Phyllis Thomas called
“Smart Board Now Activities.”
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