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Professional Development Series

UND Music Education is excited to offer a build-your-own-credit professional development series.

Music teachers are invited to participate in a series of workshops spanning music specializations hosted by UND Music faculty and guests. 

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2025-26 Professional Development Series

  • September 13
  • October 3-4 Mini-Conference
  • November 1
  • January 24
  • February 21
  • April 18

With more than 40 hours of workshop opportunities this year, there is something for everyone! 

  • All workshops and the mini-conference are free to attend.
  • Please be sure to register in advance to receive notifications in the event of changes (e.g. location information, inclement weather).
  • Teachers can attend 15 hours of professional development to earn one professional development credit (maximum of three credits). Hours can be earned by attending workshops at UND, with supplemental hours earned through NAfME Academy Webinars as needed. 

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Schedule and Registration

Elementary/General Music

September 13, 2025 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

Register for session

Mini-Conference - All Specialties

October 3, 2025 | 12 - 8 p.m.
October 4, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center
Conference Schedule TBA

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Vocal/Choral Music

November 1, 2025 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

Register for session

Secondary Music (Band, Choir, Strings)

January 24, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.                        
Hughes Fine Arts Center

Register for session

Instrumental Music

February 21, 2026 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

Register for session

General Music/Advocacy

April 18, 2026 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

Register for session

Contact

For questions related to the Professional Development Sessions (including registration), please contact Dr. Whitney Mayo.

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Whitney Mayo
Ph.D. in Music Education
Assistant Professor
  • whitney.mayo@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2827
  • Hughes Fine Arts Building Room 216
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7125

For questions regarding professional development credit registration, please contact Professor Melanie Popejoy.

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Melanie Popejoy
MA
Teaching Associate Professor/Associate Director of Choral Activities
Specialties: Choral Ensembles & Music Education Methods
  • melanie.popejoy@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2818
  • Hughes Fine Arts Center Room 166
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7125
Music Department
Hughes Fine Arts Center Room 110
3350 Campus Rd Stop 7125
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.2644
UND.music@UND.edu

 

Music Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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