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University of Florida in Gainesville will host our 2024 North Regional Honor Festival. The event takes place on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Northern Regional Clinicians
Regionals Schedule*
8:30 am Registration
9:00 -9:45 am Rehearsal Session 1
Mixer Game
10:00 - 10:45 Rehearsal Session 2
10:45 am Break
11:00 - 11:45 am
11:45 - 12:15 pm Lunch Break
12:15 pm Folk Dance Session
12:30 pm Rehearsal Session 3
1:15 pm Break
1:30 pm Rehearsal Session 4
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm Dress Rehearsal on Stage
3:15 pm Break/Change/Snack
4:30 pm Line Up for Concert
5:00 pm Concert
*Rehearsal Times and Breaks subject to change.
Dr. Megan Sheridan
Dr. Megan M. Sheridan is an associate professor and head of music education at the University of Florida. She received her Ph.D. in Music from The Ohio State University, her Master of Arts in Music and Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Westminster Choir College. Dr. Sheridan is Kodály certified and has completed AOSA Teacher Education Levels I and II. Prior to teaching at the university level, Dr. Sheridan taught elementary general and choral music in public and private schools in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Dr. Sheridan’s research interests include pedagogical and assessment practices in general music, music for children with special needs, and qualitative research methods. She has presented her research and has given workshops at schools and conferences at the state, national, and international levels.
Daniel Rivera
Daniel Rivera specializes in Orff Schulwerk pedagogy, fostering creativity and a love for music. He blends this with the Modern Band approach, creating a unique ensemble experience that integrates Orff pedagogy with popular music. His approach emphasizes inclusivity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation, aligning with modern educational needs. Daniel has completed two levels of Orff Schulwerk, World Music Drumming, and Modern Band approaches. He conducted the 2023 FEMEA Rising Stars opportunity at the University of Florida and led the Orff Ensemble for the Superintendent's Honor Festival in 2024. Additionally, he is the recipient of the 2023 DCMEA Music Educators Grant and the Florida Education Initiatives Grant. His SEL-based picture book, "Empathy," rooted in Orff Schulwerk, blends SEL lessons with the Orff process. Daniel aims to master all levels of Orff Schulwerk and mentor new student interns. He aspires to become a Professor of Music Education, innovating elementary music curricula while emphasizing joy and fun in learning. He hopes his students cherish the passion for music fostered in his classroom, inspiring a lifelong love for music and learning.
