Regional practicumS
Registration for our 2026 – 2027 Regional Practicums is now open!
OVERVIEW
Bringing Teaching Artists Together to learn, connect, and grow
TATI Regional Practicums are multi-day professional learning experiences that bring together Teaching Artists and community music organizations from across a region for hands-on learning, classroom observation, collaboration, and meaningful connection.
Practicums are hosted in partnership with a community music organization and welcomes both the Host Organization’s Teaching Artists and educators from neighboring programs. Each Practicum reflects the strengths of its host organization and the needs of participating educators. Workshop topics, classroom experiences, and schedules vary by location.
what is a regional practicum?
Professional learning designed by Teachers, for teachers
Unlike a traditional conference, Regional Practicums emphasize active learning and immediate application. Participants don’t simply attend presentations. They observe classrooms, teach lessons, receive feedback, collaborate with peers, and leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately.
Typical Practicum experiences include:
- Interactive workshops
- Classroom observations
- Collaborative lesson planning
- Peer feedback
- Small group reflection
- Regional networking
- Host organization site visits
WHY REGIONAL PRACTICUMS?
FOR TEACHING ARTISTS
Teaching Artists who participate in a Regional Practicum will:
- Learn alongside peers from neighboring organizations who understand the unique joys and challenges of community music education.
- Observe experienced educators in action and explore real classrooms, teaching approaches, and instructional strategies.
- Receive meaningful feedback and reflection to strengthen teaching practice and build confidence in the classroom.
- Leave with practical tools and resources that can be implemented immediately with students and ensembles.
- Build lasting professional relationships that foster collaboration, mentorship, and a stronger regional Teaching Artist community.
FOR Organizations
Organizations that send Teaching Artists to a Regional Practicum benefit from:
- Affordable, high-quality professional development without the cost of designing and facilitating training internally
- New instructional strategies that Teaching Artists can immediately implement and share with colleagues
- Greater consistency across teaching practice through exposure to research-based frameworks and shared language
- Expanded professional networks that connect staff with Teaching Artists from neighboring organizations
- Increased staff confidence, reflection, and retention by investing in meaningful professional growth
- A stronger culture of continuous learning as participants bring back resources, ideas, and conversations to their own teams
DATES AND LOCATIONS
Explore our regional practicums
Each event linked below includes workshop details, featured faculty, registration information, and travel guidance.
Professional Pathways Scholarship
TATI offers the Professional Pathways Scholarship to support active music Teaching Artists who would otherwise be unable to attend one of our Regional Practicums during the 2026-2027 school year. This scholarship provides housing and/or transportation assistance, ensuring equitable access to these valuable professional development opportunities.
The scholarship application is part of the registration form. To be considered, Teaching Artists must register by the scholarship deadline listed on each practicum page.
PAST FEATURED SESSIONS
Classroom Management and Student Engagement
Explore practical strategies for balancing high expectations with genuine care. Learn how intentional planning, strong relationships, and culturally responsive teaching can create an engaging classroom where students feel valued and supported.
Lesson Plan Design for Varied Learning Needs
Design purposeful music lessons with clear learning goals, thoughtful pacing, and support for varied learning needs. Explore strategies for scaffolding instruction and balancing concert preparation with long-term musical growth.
Team-Teaching in the Music Classroom
Strengthen collaboration through shared goals, clear roles, and effective co-planning. Explore strategies for coordinating instruction, navigating different teaching approaches, and supporting individual students while keeping the whole class engaged.
Trauma-Informed Classrooms
Explore how stress and trauma can affect learning, behavior, and engagement in the music classroom. Learn practical strategies for recognizing dysregulation, supporting student self-regulation, and creating a sense of safety while maintaining appropriate boundaries as an educator.