Hook, Line, and Sinker: The Power of Rhythm and Rhyme in the Classroom

Song, creative rhyme, movement, listening and playing instruments will be used to capture and engage urban students’ interest in music and literacy. This session will also help students develop confidence and self-esteem that can be transferred to other life situations.

Dr. Rene Boyer 

University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music
Professor Emeritus of Music Education

Rene is Professor Emeritus of Music Education at the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. She is known nationally and internationally for her work in multicultural and urban music education. Her publications include: Share the Music, Spotlight on Music and Music Studio (McGraw-Hill Education), “Expressions of Freedom: An Anthology of African American Spirituals” (Hal Leonard) and others. She is the Urban Music Consultant for Peripole, Inc., as well as National Music Consultant for Benchmark Publishing.

The FMEA Professional Development Conference and All-State Ensembles receive support in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.