OMEA: Backstage Pass
OMEA: Backstage Pass takes you behind the curtain of the Ohio Music Education Association — the second-largest music education association in the country. Hosted by Executive Director Jay Wardeska, each episode features conversations with the people shaping music education across Ohio, from advocacy and policy to the day-to-day work of supporting music teachers and students statewide. New episodes every two weeks.
OMEA: Backstage Pass
Latest Episodes
Backstage of the TRIAD
Episode 2 features an interview with OMEA Editor of TRIAD Stephanie Bonitz. Stephanie and Executive Director Jay Wardeska discuss, OMEA Leadership, TRIAD content and how to submit articles, and OMEA's new bi-weekly blog called "TRIADTonic."
Backstage on Advocacy
OMEA: Backstage Pass takes you behind the curtain of the Ohio Music Education Association. In this episode Executive Director Jay Wardeska talks all things advocacy with OMEA President Danielle Shaub and Advocacy Chair Austin Ahlborn. Ge...
Episode 3 - Join the Movement: OMEA's Vision for Growth
What does it mean to be part of OMEA, and why is now the perfect time to join? In this episode, Executive Director, Jay Wardeska and President Brian Stevens share the vision for membership growth, exciting new initiatives, and how OMEA is expan...
Episode 2: Composing the TRIAD
In this episode, we talk with TRIAD Editor Hilary Patriok about the latest issue as well as special features of the TRIAD format, how to submit articles and recognition for your programs, and much more!
Episode 1: The Professional Development Conference and Trade Show
Our inaugural episode features a discussion between OMEA's Executive Director Jay Wardeska, Director of Professional Development and Conference Manager Mark Hensler and Director of Business and Trade Shows William Wittman. The discussion is the...