What's Happening with GIML?
Your monthly GIML missive
Summer PDLC Photos
Summer 2026 was filled with learning, music-making, and connection. Music educators from near and far gathered for professional development courses, immersing themselves in Music Learning Theory and exploring new ways to nurture audiation in their students and themselves. These courses were a wonderful reminder of the dedicated community that makes our work so meaningful.
Take a look at some of the highlights from Summer 2026 through the photos below—and relive the music, learning, and connections that made this summer so special!
Early Childhood Level 1 at Michigan State University
Piano Level 1 in Regina, Saskatchewan
Piano Level 1 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Piano Level 1 in Koblenz, Germany
Early Childhood Level 1 at Seoul National University of Education
Updated Audea Submission Guidelines
Please review the updated submission guidelines for Audea, a journal for research and applications of Music Learning Theory.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Joshua Palkki (Georgia Tech) as the new Associate Editor of Audea. Sarah Hodgman (Brown University) will stay on as Editor. We thank Dr. Colleen Conway (University of Michigan) for her three years of service to the journal.
Upcoming Faculty Hangouts
"Back to School" Chat with Holley Haynes
Please click on the link below to register and submit your questions for the Faculty Hangout on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00am EST with Holley Haynes.
Zoom links will be shared with registered participants with active GIML membership by 9:00pm on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Songwriting to Integrate Content with Jennifer McDonel
Please complete this form to register and submit questions for the Faculty Hangout on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 1:00pm EST with Jennifer McDonel.
Zoom links will be shared with registered participants with active GIML membership by 9:00pm on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Building Culture in Early Childhood Settings with Karen Salvador
Please complete this form to register and submit questions for the Faculty Hangout on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00pm EST with Dr. Karen Salvador.
Zoom links will be shared with registered participants with active GIML membership by 9:00pm EST on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Learning Sequence Activities Q&A with Heather Shouldice
Please complete this form to register for the Faculty Hangout on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 4:00pm EST with Heather Shouldice.
Zoom links will be shared with registered participants with active GIML membership by 9:00pm on Friday, December 11, 2026.
Quarterly Workshop: Jump Right In the Instrumental Series - Third Edition
Join us as we roll out the NEW Jump Right In: Instrumental Series: Third Edition!
Please complete this form to register and submit questions for the Quarterly Workshop on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This workshop is broken into two sessions that complement each other. The AM session runs from 9:30am-11:30am EST. The PM session runs from 12:30pm-2:30pm EST. By completing this form, you are registering for BOTH sessions. The topic of this Quarterly Workshop is: Rolling Out Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series: Third Edition with Dr. Richard Grunow, Dr. Christopher Azzara, and Dr. Alden Snell.
Zoom links will be shared with registered participants with active GIML membership by 9:00pm on Friday, October 23, 2026. If your membership is not currently active, someone from GIML will be in touch to remind you to renew your membership to participate in this session.
NY-GIML Book Study
From the Membership Commission
Please fill out this survey to let us know more about you and how we, your Membership Commission, can help you get the most out of your GIML Membership! None of the questions are mandatory, so fill out what you feel comfortable sharing. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to membership@giml.org.
GIML Treasurer Position Opening
GIML is seeking a part-time Treasurer (annual $3,000 stipend, 10 hours/month) to help keep our mission moving forward. This role supports our financial operations by working in QuickBooks to categorize expenses with our Executive Director, processing instructor payments, monitoring account balances, and leading our Finance Committee. If you’re detail-oriented, comfortable with nonprofit finances, and want to make a meaningful impact in music education, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply by sending a brief note of interest and a resume to executive@giml.org.
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