Midwest Helps Emerging Educators
The Emerging Educators Program (previously called GenNEXT) is designed to help musicians between the ages of 18 and 25 in their early stages of their careers as music educators. Those beginning a second/new career in music are also encouraged to participate in EME events. The program is meant to bridge the gap between school and the transition to a full-time teaching position. The Midwest Clinic recently announced 112 EME scholarships to support attendance and professional growth at this year’s convention.
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Sound Innovations, 2nd Edition
Alfred Music will give directors a look at the next evolution of the Sound Innovations series at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. Some of the updated features include bilingual editions carefully translated into Spanish, an updated song selection including a mix of styles and genres, and seamless integration with Book 1. For an introduction to the new version along with a free preview copy, visit the Alfred Music at Booth #1139 at the Midwest Clinic. alfred.com
In Memoriam
Edward S. Lisk
(1934-2025)
Long-time educator, conductor, author, and music education leader Edward S. Lisk passed away on October 14, 2025 at age 91. After beginning his teaching career at Red Creek School District, he began a long and distinguished career at Oswego City School District from 1970 to 1990. Lisk was a graduate of Syracuse University School of Music and also did graduate work at Ithaca School of Music, Eastman School of Music, and Oswego State University.
Lisk’s service to the music education field is also one of his most notable contributions. He served as vice president of the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors, President of the National Band Association, and Executive Secretary/Treasurer of the NBA from 1997-2002. He was one of the founders of the New York State Band Directors Association and was an inducted member of the American Bandmasters Association. He received the Midwest Clinic Medal of Honor in 2009.
His voluminous writing includes authoring The Creative Director series and co-authoring Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Lisk.