6th Annual Future Music Educators Symposium Begins Coursework

Nine members of this year’s Future Music Educators Symposium pose for a group photo at one of their weekly classes. FMES is held in an entirely online format, allowing students from across the state to participate with ease.

A big welcome to the 6th cohort of our Future Music Educators Symposium (FMES)! Over the course of eight weeks, students will develop and strengthen their teaching skills through a series of online workshops and classes led by Dr. Sandy Goldie, Department Chair and Director of Music Education at VCUarts Music. The ten students participating in this year’s symposium are high school juniors and seniors located across the state of Virginia and were chosen to participate through a highly selective application process, beginning with a nomination by their music teacher.

The nomination process for next year’s symposium will begin in the fall. Keep an eye on our newsletter and social media to be notified when next year’s application process begins.

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