NJSMA 2026 PD Day/Membership Meeting Form

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When: Tuesday, June 2, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: The Mansion at Mountain Lakes
What: NJSMA PD Day; annual membership luncheon and meeting

How much: $25 for NJMEA members who teach or reside in Region 1 (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren.) $55 for valid NAfME members who live/teach outside of Region 1. (Undergraduate Music Education Major fee: $25.00.)

(Venmo payment includes a processing fee.)

NOTE: Valid NAfME membership and a current expiration date is required to register and attend.

2026 NJSMA PD Day

First Name *

Last Name *

School Email Address *

Non-work Email Address *

Please list your nine-digit NAfME ID#. (Please enter your membership number; N/A is not accepted. )
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Please list your current NAfME expiration date. Your membership must be valid on June 2, 2026.
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District (or Organization) and Town
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Name of School
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If you are an undergraduate music education major, please list the name of your college, and your anticipated year of graduation.

New Jersey County in which you TEACH:
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Bergen

Essex

Hudson

Morris

Passaic

Sussex

Warren

N/A -I am an undergraduate music education major.

Other:

New Jersey County in which you RESIDE:
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Bergen

Essex

Hudson

Morris

Passaic

Sussex

Warren

N/A - I am an enrolled undergraduate music education major.

Other:

Please check all which apply to your teaching position:
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Elementary General

Elementary Choral

Elementary Band

Elementary Orchestral

Middle School General

Middle School Choral

Middle School Band

Middle School Orchestral

HS General

HS Choral

HS Band

HS Orchestral

College level

Undergraduate music education major

Other:

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If you are currently enrolled as an undergraduate student, indicate your method of payment. Payment due May 29, 2026.
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$26 Venmo payment - (send Venmo payment to: @NJSMA) Indicate the following: Price - $26; What it's for: PD Day, and add your first and last name which you are using to register.

$25 check, payable to NJSMA; mailed to Dave Walsh, NJSMA Treasurer, 180 Bloom Street; Apt 109; Hackensack, NJ 07601

I am not an undergraduate student.

If you reside or teach in Region 1, indicate your method of payment. (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren.). Payment due May 29, 2026.
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$26 Venmo payment - (send Venmo payment to: @NJSMA) Indicate the following: Price - $26; What it's for: PD Day, and add your first and last name which you are using to register.

$25 Purchase Order mailed to Dave Walsh, NJSMA Treasurer, 180 Bloom Street; Apt 109; Hackensack, NJ 07601

$25 check, payable to NJSMA; mailed to Dave Walsh, NJSMA Treasurer,180 Bloom Street; Apt 109; Hackensack, NJ 07601

I am a NAfME member but I reside/teach outside of Region 1 and am paying the $55 fee.

I am an enrolled undergraduate music ed major.and am paying the undergrad fee.

Clinician/NJSMA Board Member

If you reside or teach OUTSIDE of Region 1, indicate your method of payment. Payment due May 29, 2026.
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$56 Venmo payment - (send Venmo payment to: @NJSMA) Indicate the following: Price - $56; What it's for: PD Day, and add your first and last name which you are using to register.

$55 Purchase Order mailed to Dave Walsh, NJSMA Treasurer,180 Bloom Street; Apt 109; Hackensack, NJ 07601

$55 check, payable to NJSMA; mailed to Dave Walsh, NJSMA Treasurer, 180 Bloom Street; Apt 109; Hackensack, NJ 07601

I am a NAfME member; I reside/teach in Region 1 (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren) and am paying the Region 1 fee.

I am an enrolled undergraduate music ed major and am paying the undergrad fee.

Clinician/NJMEA Board Member

Please select a Division Workshop: (10:10-11:10 a.m.)
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Band Division: Dr. Joseph Higgins, Director of Bands, Rowan University

Chorus and Elementary Music Divisions: "Creative Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Classroom," Chaequan Anderson, Adjunct Choral Professor, at The College of New Jersey

Orchestra Division: "Improving the Playing Habits of your String Players," Joseph Brennan, Rowan University

Please select a Division Workshop: (12:50-1:50 p.m.)
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Band and Orchestra Division: "Airtable: The Assistant Band/Orchestra Director You Don’t Have to Pay," Brendan Hughes and Erik Donough

Chorus Division: "Vocal Health for Music Educators," Dr. Dustin Cates, Temple University

Elementary and D&I Divisions: "Let’s Get in Line! Line Dancing," Dr. Vanessa Bond, Rowan University

Please select a Division Workshop: (2:00-3:00 p.m.)
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Band Division: Band Reading Session, Sponsored by Alfred; presenter: Chris Bernotas

Chorus Division: "Tips and Tricks and Good Rep! Sharing Session;" moderated by Deana Larsen and Becky Polynice, Chorus Division Chairs

Elementary General Music Division: “Rhythm Revolution: Bringing Bucket Drumming into the Music Room”, Kristen Houser, Boonton School District

Orchestra Division:“It’s All About the Bow!" Caitlin Shroyer Koch, West Essex

How did you hear about the NJSMA Membership Professional Development Day?
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Email from NJSMA

Facebook

Colleague/Word of Mouth

I am a board member/PD day clinician.

Other:

There will be a general session for all participants at 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nick McBride (TCNJ)

PD Certificates will be distributed at the conclusion of the final session. (3:00 pm.)

Code for VENMO payment (search for @NJSMA under Businesses)

Upon receipt of both your completed online form and payment (due May 29), you will be confirmed registered. Thank you for your interest in the NJSMA PD Day! Questions? Email pd@njsma.org.

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