Join us for a weekend of tuneful, beautiful, and artful workshops and activities with great clinicians on the beautiful campus of Gordon College in Wenham, MA for the 2nd Biennial FAME Conference. This year’s Headliner Presenter is Alice Parker.
Alice will be giving the Keynote Address, a workshop and lead the Saturday night Community Sing. 
She is a living musical legend, with over fifty years’ experience in teaching which has given her the ability to express her ideas in clear and memorable language. Her love of poetry and of the lyric line in both words and songs undergirds her understanding. She has identified techniques which work for composers, performers and teachers, and inspires any group which works with her to be a wonderfully musical, expressive and communicative singer.
In addition to Alice Parker, you will be able to learn from experienced music educators who share best practices in finding success using teaching methods such as Dr. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege curriculum. And we will be kicking off the entire weekend with a Strawberry Social helping us celebrate the diverse folk music that connects our musical community spanning generations. Country dancing called by John Feierabend accompanied by live music is a great way to begin the Conference.
“Join us for an inspiring weekend – bringing music educators together to experience the joy and exuberance of song and dance, the opportunity to explore best practices in teaching methods, and the benefit of sharing common experiences with colleagues who share a passion for advancing musical learning for all students.”
– Dr. John Feierabend
Whether you are a student just learning about the Feierabend Approach to Music Education or a seasoned educator who has used this method for years, you’ll learn something at the FAME Conference. A great weekend with like-minded people who all share the same enthusiasm.
Early registration is now closed.
Registration pricing:
$180 for FAME Members
$250 for Non-Members (includes a one year membership)
$75 for FAME Student Members
CONFERENCE LODGING
On Campus Housing is now sold out.
Blocks of rooms are also reserved at the Wylie Inn and Conference Center for $179 per night plus tax and at the Boston Danver’s Courtyard for $189 per night plus tax. You must request the Feierabend Association for Music Education room block when making reservations. Hotels are not within walking distance of Gordon College and Gordon College is about 30 miles from Logan International Airport. Staying off campus? You may purchase a meal plan for the weekend for $50.
GRADUATE CREDIT FROM GORDON COLLEGE
Gordon College will offer one graduate credit for conference participation. The information about registering for credit can be found here: http://www.gordon.edu/fameconference/credit
Conference at a glance: Click here for session details and presenter bios!
FRIDAY: CONFERENCE KICK-OFF STRAWBERRY SOCIAL EVENING
- Join your colleagues for the Strawberry Social featuring Country Dancing called by John Feierabend with music performed by Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda. A group sing follows.
SATURDAY: CONFERENCE SESSIONS & KEY NOTE ADDRESS
- Keynote address by Alice Parker – come and be inspired by her love of poetry and the lyric line in both word and song. Join the many composers, performers, and teachers who have benefitted from spending time under her instruction over the years.
- Nine sessions about topics in First Steps and Conversational Solfege led by presenters who are extremely well-versed in the Feierabend approach, many of whom are FAME Endorsed Teacher Trainers. These sessions will appeal to those new to Dr. Feierabend’s materials as well as to those who have used these materials for years.
- Morning General Session by Dr. John Feierabend and Afternoon General Session by Alice Parker.
- Alice Parker will lead the Saturday night Community Sing. Alice inspires any group to become wonderfully musical, expressive and communicative singers.
SUNDAY: CONFERENCE SESSIONS & SEND-OFF
- Six additional sessions regarding First Steps and Conversational Solfege for music educators.
- General Meeting of FAME Membership followed by the final General Session led by Dr. Feierabend.
- 1 Graduate Credit is also available through Gordon College.
Click here for more details on sessions and presenters!
To get a preview of the beautiful Gordon College Campus, check out this video.
For more in-depth information about Gordon College’s Music Department, including a bit from FAME Member and 1st President, Sandy Doneski, check out this video.