Even though summer break (and the promise of time off) is just around the corner, many educators are planning to attend classes, conferences, and workshops in the upcoming months. Whether you’re motivated by required professional development, degree advancement, or simply a desire to improve your knowledge and skills in the classroom, consider SmartMusic Summer Workshops in your planning.

Several workshops are listed on our Conventions and Clinics page. These full-day sessions are designed for teachers of concert band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, and choir. Expert instructors will provide hands-on instruction with SmartMusic 2011 and the gradebook feature.

Whether you’re brand new to SmartMusic, or simply interested in brushing up, these workshops can help you improve your working knowledge of SmartMusic and develop greater confidence in using it with your students. They also provide an excellent opportunity to meet with other teachers and learn how they’re using SmartMusic in their programs.

Check out the list to see if there’s a workshop that fits into your schedule; if not, please check back as we’ll add more. While not technically “time-off,” they’re a great way to recharge by generating new ideas for the upcoming school year.