Episode 3 Behind the Mission

In this episode, Executive Director Jay Wardeska pulls back the curtain on OMEA's operations including the finances: where the money actually comes from, why rising costs haven't been passed on to members or students, how the organization's mission drives every  decision — and makes the case that OMEA is so much more than adjudicated events and a conference.

Episode 2 features an interview with OMEA Editor of TRIAD Stephanie Bonitz. Stephanie and Executive Director Jay Wardeska discuss, OMEA Leadership, TRIAD content and how to submit articles, and OMEA's new bi-weekly blog called "TRIADTonic."

OMEA: Backstage Pass takes you behind the curtain of the Ohio Music Education Association. In this episode Executive Director Jay Wardeska talks all things advocacy with OMEA President Danielle Shaub and Advocacy Chair Austin Ahlborn. Get insight, tips, and updates on what OMEA's advocay program is all about.

What does it mean to be part of OMEA, and why is now the perfect time to join? In this episode, Executive Director, Jay Wardeska and President Brian Stevens share the vision for membership growth, exciting new initiatives, and how OMEA is expanding support for music educators across Ohio. Don't miss this conversation – tune in and see why your membership matters! 

In this episode, we talk with TRIAD Editor Hilary Patriok about the latest issue as well as special features of the TRIAD format, how to submit articles and recognition for your programs, and much more!

Our inaugural episode features a discussion between OMEA's Executive Director Jay Wardeska, Director of Professional Development and Conference Manager Mark Hensler and Director of Business and Trade Shows William Wittman. The discussion is the first in a series discussing aspects of interest to attendees at the OMEA Professional Development Conference.