Presenter Application

The deadline to apply is March 27, 2023.

Modern Band Summit Presenter Application

If you're interested in presenting at Modern Band Summit 2022, please fill out the form below to let us know what you would like to propose for your session. Make sure to read the application thoroughly as the form has been revised this year!


You can choose to either present a breakout session, a poster presentation, or both.


  • Breakout Session - Lead a 90-minute music making lesson. Sessions must be interactive, with over 65% of the time devoted to music making. All first time Modern Band Summit presenters are required to submit a 3-5 minute video demonstration of a portion your presentation. You'll be prompted to submit this at the end of this form.

  • Poster Session - Present alongside 20-30 other poster presenters in a 90 minute open floor format. Attendees will have the opportunity to have direct contact and experience your amazing classroom perspectives as demonstrated on your poster board. Although called a 'poster session,' the concept is for you to also have specific materials for passing out and the ability to have a hands-on approach with fellow Little Kids Rock teachers.

Content Focus

While we welcome submissions from any modern band topic, this year we are especially looking for instruction for the following content areas:

  • Technology

  • Special Education

  • Keyboard

  • Vocals

  • Hip-Hop

  • Latin Music (i.e. Rock en Español, Mariachi, Corrido, Banda, etc.)

  • Intermediate & Advanced Modern Band


Presenter Stipend Information
All presenters at Modern Band Summit receive a stipend to offset their travel costs. See the chart below to find out which stipend level applies to you.
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Presenters should submit by February 15, 2020. We’ll let you know by March 20, 2020 whether your session has been selected for inclusion at Modern Band Summit.
If accepted, you agree to register for the conference by April 15 or forfeit your presentation slot.  Registration opens February 12.

2022 Modern Band Summit | Fort Collins, CO

Modern Band Summit Presenter Application

If you're interested in presenting at Modern Band Summit 2023, please fill out the form below to let us know what you would like to propose for your session. Make sure to read the application thoroughly as the form has been revised this year!


Educators who are accepted to present will lead one or both of the following:

  • Breakout Session—a 90-minute music-making lesson or activity

  • Poster Session—A booth centered around a poster or other display. Attendees can stop by and discuss the presentation with you at their leisure.


Breakout Sessions must be interactive, with more than 65% of the time devoted to music-making or activities. All first-time Modern Band Summit breakout presenters are highly encouraged to submit a 3-5 minute video demonstration of a portion of your presentation. You'll be prompted to submit this at the end of this form. 

Note: In addition to the in-person audience, all presentations at MBS 2022 will be considered for live-streaming to virtual attendees. We will provide guidance in the coming months on how to tailor your presentation to both audiences at once.


Presenters will receive a stipend to offset travel, lodging, and registration costs, according to the following schedule:


Presenter Stipends Graphic


While we welcome submissions from any modern band topic, this year we are especially looking for sessions that focus on the following:

  • Music Technology

  • Student Equity and Cultural Inclusion in the Music Classroom

  • Lessons Learned: How has your teaching changed following virtual learning?

  • Honoring Student Culture: Proactive vs. Reactive

  • Entering a changed educational/student landscape

Presenters should submit their application by March 24, 2022.

2022 Modern Band Summit | Fort Collins, CO

Modern Band Summit Presenter Application

If you're interested in presenting at Modern Band Summit 2023, please fill out the form below to let us know what you would like to propose for your session. Make sure to read the application thoroughly as the form has been revised this year!


Educators who are accepted to present will lead one or both of the following:

  • Breakout Session - a 90-minute music-making lesson or activity

  • Poster Session - A booth centered around a poster or other display. Attendees can stop by and discuss the presentation with you at their leisure.


Breakout Sessions must be interactive, with more than 65% of the time devoted to music-making or activities. All first-time Modern Band Summit breakout presenters are highly encouraged to submit a 3-5 minute video demonstration of a portion of your presentation. You'll be prompted to submit this at the end of this form.  Content Focus Each year, we have a content focus. While we accept submissions from across all areas, we encourage presenters to tie their presentation to the focus. This year's Summit content focus is: Musical Growth: Sequencing Your Modern Band Throughout the Year.


Presenters should submit their application by March 27, 2023.












Session Proposal

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Breakout Session: a 90-minute music-making lesson or activity

Poster Session: A booth centered around a poster or other display. Attendees can stop by and discuss the presentation with you at their leisure.
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Session Specifics


Brief Description for Printed Program

Equipment

Every room will come equipped with a projector, screen, audio speakers, and a full instrument backline (Guitar, Bass, Amps, Keyboard, Drums, PA System/Mics). If you require additional instrumentation for your session, please outline your needs below (in detail with instrument types and quantities). Please understand that individual instrument requests will be made available if possible but are in no way guaranteed.

Increased gear needs may determine acceptance or denial of sessions. We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but please explain what you need to run your session effectively versus what you would like to have if available.







Video Submission
First time Modern Band Summit breakout presenters are highly encouraged to submit a 3-5 minute video to be considered at this year's conference. This video should highlight your presenting style rather than content

How to share your video:
  • Create a YouTube Account (or use an existing one)
  • Upload your video to your Youtube Channel (Select "Unlisted" when uploading).
  • Copy and Paste the Link in the field below!

If you need help with your video submission, please contact Spencer at Spencer.Hale@musicwill.org or call (973) 746-7078.

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Demographics
(Optional) Music Will is committed to increasing our efforts to bring presenters to our conference that belong to identity groups that are less often given a platform in the field of music education. To improve our efforts in recruiting a larger spectrum of representation at this year's Modern Band Summit and beyond, we welcome you to voluntarily share any of your demographic and identity information. This information will not be shared outside of Music Will or for reasons other than stated above.