Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl has been invited to lead the following events!
Contact Lori for availability.
July 15 - July 19, 2024
GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR
Vilanova University: Pennsylvania
Course: "Making More Key Changes: Motivation for the Seasoned Educator"
June 10 - July 28, 2024
GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR – virtual
VanderCook College of Music: Chicago, Illinois
Course 1: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program (Level 1)"
Course 2: "Making More Key Changes: Motivation for the Seasoned Educator (Level 2)"
May 31, 2024
ADJUDICATOR
Music in the Parks: Six Flags America, Maryland
April 24, 2024
SPEAKER
University of Georgia - Music Education Department – virtual
March 17, 2024
SPEAKER
Servant Leadership Association for Music Education – virtual
March 8, 2024
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FACILITATOR
Parkland School District: Allentown, Pennsylvania
February 28 - 29, 2024
GUEST CONDUCTOR
Sussex County Middle School Honor Band: Delaware
February 13, 2024
CLINICIAN
Folly Quarter Middle School Bands: Ellicott City, Maryland
February 13 - May 7, 2024
GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR – virtual
VanderCook College of Music: Chicago, Illinois
Course: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program (Level 1)"
January 26 - 27, 2024
GUEST CONDUCTOR
Region IX High School Honor Band: West Virginia
November 28, 2023
PANELIST
Music Educator Webinar Series - "Burnt Out ---> Now What?" – virtual
November 17, 2023
THOUGHT PARTNER
Daniel Boone Area School District: Pennsylvania
November 10, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
November's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "A Need for Gratitude"
November 7, 2023
AUTHOR
"A Teacher's Legacy: The Influence of Gratitude" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
November 7, 2023
SPEAKER
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - District 12 Professional Development: Phoenixville High School, Pennsylvania
October 13, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
October's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Making Key Changes in Your Career"
October 10, 2023
AUTHOR
"Tough Blows: An Educator's Story of Defying the Odds" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Wayne Magee
October 9, 2023
SPEAKER
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - District 7 Professional Development: Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania
September 25, 2023
SPEAKER
Lori was interviewed by Lesley Moffat for the Band Director Boot Camp - podcast entitled "Episode 48: Unlocking Creativity: Three Key Changes for Busy Band Directors."
September 8, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
September's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Transformation"
September 8, 2023
AUTHOR
"Establish Empathy in the Ensemble: Conducting the Musicians Before the Music" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Dr. Lauren Reynolds
August 24 & 25, 2023
SPEAKER & PANELIST
Symposium on Music in the Schools: Yale University, Connecticut
August 11, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
August's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Rebirth"
July 14, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
July's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Shared Vision"
June 20, 2023
SPEAKER
Missouri Bandmasters Association Summer Convention: Osage Beach, Missouri
Session 1: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
Session 2: "Stronger Together: Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Administrators"
June 15 - July 20, 2023
INSTRUCTOR – virtual
VanderCook College of Music: Chicago, Illinois
Course 1: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program (Level 1)"
Course 2: "Making More Key Changes: Motivation for the Seasoned Educator (Level 2)"
June 9, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
June's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Navigating Challenges"
June 6, 2023
AUTHOR
"Planning for the Inevitable: Navigating Challenges in and out of the Classroom" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Amy Kraft
June 2, 2023
ADJUDICATOR
Music in the Parks/Festivals of Music: Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
May 26, 2023
ADJUDICATOR
Music in the Parks/Festivals of Music: Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
May 19, 2023
ADJUDICATOR
Music in the Parks/Festivals of Music: Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
May 12, 2022
ADJUDICATOR
Music in the Parks/Festivals of Music: Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
May 12, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
May's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Teacher Appreciation"
May 9, 2023
AUTHOR
"The Three-Legged Stool: Creating and Maintaining Stability in Education" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Dr. Kris Cosca
May 6, 2023
PRENOTE SPEAKER
Zeswitz Spring Professional Development Symposium: Villanova, Pennsylvania
Prenote: "Embrace Uniquness! Yours, Theirs, and Ours"
Session: "Stronger Together: Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Administrators"
May 5, 2023
ADJUDICATOR
Music in the Parks/Festivals of Music: Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
April 18 & 27, 2023
GUEST CONDUCTOR
The Baltimore School for the Arts Wind Ensemble: Maryland
April 14, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
April's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Thriving Again"
April 11, 2023
AUTHOR
"An Educational Epidemic: The Elephant in the Classroom" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Ken Buck
March 20 & 21, 2023
ADJUDICATOR
Frederick County High School Band Adjudication: Maryland
March 10, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
March's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Expand Your Circle"
March 8, 2023
ADJUDICATOR
Anne Arundel County High School Band Adjudication: Maryland
March 7, 2023
AUTHOR
"Expand Your Circle: Inspiring Pathways to Potential" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Dr. Amy Knopps
March 4, 2023
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
New York State Band Directors Association Symposium: Syracuse, New York
February 27, 2023 – virtual
SPEAKER
The University of the Arts: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
February 13, 2023
SPEAKER
Lori was interviewed by Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover for the Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students - video and podcast entitled "Episode 43: Lori Schwartz Reichl - Why Everyone Should Take the Time to Reflect."
February 10, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
February's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Now is the Time!"
February 9 - 11, 2023
GUEST CONDUCTOR
Anne Arundel County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
February 7, 2023
AUTHOR
"An Evolution in Education: Supporting Our Administrators May Be the Key Change Needed" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
January 23 & February 2 - 4, 2023
GUEST CONDUCTOR
Frederick County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
January 18, 2023
SPEAKER
Interviewed by Kathryn Finch & Theresa Hoover
Podcast: Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students
January 18, 2023
CONSULTANT
Stepping Stones Preschool, Daycare & Summer Program: Maryland
January 13, 2023
CONTENT CREATOR
January's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Vision & Mission"
January 10, 2023
AUTHOR
"Mission Possible: It Is Never Too Late to Refresh the Vision" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
January 3 - 7, 2023
GUEST CONDUCTOR
Howard County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
December 14, 2022
SPEAKER
Women Band Directors International: Maryland
Speech: Presentation of the Scroll of Excellence Award
December 9, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
December's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Productivity Versus Presence"
December 7, 2022
GUEST CONDUCTOR
Howard County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
December 6, 2022
AUTHOR
“Productivity Versus Presence: A Dedicated Decision for December (and the New Year!)" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
November 25, 2022
SPEAKER
Lori was interviewed by Dr. Kristen Albert for the Turning Points in Leadership - video and podcast
Episode: "Values Driven Leadership: An Interview with Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl"
November 11, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
November's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Gratitude"
November 3 - 4, 2022
GUEST CONDUCTOR
Centre County Middle School Honor Band: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
October 21, 2022
PRESENTER
Maryland Music Educators Conference
Session: Sax to the Max: Bringing Saxophone Basics Back
October 21, 2022
SPEAKER
Frederick County Public Schools: Maryland
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
October 14, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
October's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Making Key Changes in Your Career"
October 13, 2022
AUTHOR
“Leading by Example: Making Key Changes in Your Career" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
September 16, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
September's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Listening"
September 12, 2022
AUTHOR
“The Student Voice: Are We Listening and Adapting?" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
August 31, 2022
SPEAKER
Carroll County Public Schools: Maryland
Session 1: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
Session 2 : "The Student Voice: Perception of Students' Representation of Themselves in the Curriculum"
August 12, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
August's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "The Capacity to Collaborate"
August 9, 2022
AUTHOR
“The Capacity to Collaborate: 5 Steps to Empower Teamwork" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Alison Parish and Sarah Castrillon
July 18 - 22, 2022
INSTRUCTOR
The University of the Arts: @ Villanova University, Pennsylvania
Course: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program"
July 15, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
July's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Professional Learning Opportunities"
July 5, 2022
AUTHOR
“From One End to the Next: Will We Be Ready?" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
June 10, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
June's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Reflecting and Refreshing"
June 9 - July 28, 2022
INSTRUCTOR
VanderCook College of Music: online via Zoom
Course: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program"
June 8, 2022
CLINICIAN
Bonnie Branch Middle School Bands: Howard County, Maryland
June 7, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
Maryland Student Women Supporting Women
Session: "Making Key Changes: Embrace Your Uniqueness!"
Time: 4:30 pm EDT
June 7, 2022
CO-AUTHOR
“5 Things Teachers Can Do To Recharge of the Summer" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Dr. Jaime Bonato
June 3, 2022
ADJUDICATOR
Music in the Parks/Festivals of Music: Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
May 23, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) - Webinar
Session: "Making Key Changes: End-of-Year Questions for Reflection and Strategies to Refresh"
Time: 7 pm EDT
May 22, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) - Eastern Division - Small Band Program Working Group
Session: "Making Key Changes: Protecting Mental Health for Yourself and Your Students"
May 9, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
San Bernardino City USD Visual & Performing Arts: California
Session: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program - Part 6 of 6"
May 6, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
May's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Reflection"
May 3, 2022
AUTHOR
“The Final Countdown: Make the Moments Count Rather Than Count the Days that Remain"
April 21, 2022
ADJUDICATOR
Montgomery County Middle & High School Band Assessment: Maryland
April 20, 2022
CLINICIAN
Walker Mill Middle School Band: Prince George's County, Maryland
Kenmoor Middle School Band: Prince George's County, Maryland
April 19, 22 - 23, 2022
CONDUCTOR
Howard County Middle School Honor Band: Ellicott City, Maryland
April 13, 2022
RESEARCHER & PRESENTER – virtual
Liberty University: Virginia
Research Presentation: "The Student Voice: Perception of Students' Representation of Themselves in the Secondary Band Curriculum"
April 11, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
San Bernardino City USD Visual & Performing Arts: California
Session: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program - Part 5 of 6"
April 8, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
April's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Making Decisions"
April 7, 2022
PRESENTER
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Convention: Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
April 6, 2022
Lori was interviewed by Dr. Roy Legette for the "Music Teacher's Stories Collection" for the University of Georgia.
April 5, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
University of Maryland
Session: "Embrace Your Uniqueness: Strategies to Launch Your Career"
April 5, 2022
CO-AUTHOR
“The Heartbreaking Truth about Education: Why and How Will We Survive?" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Ken Buck
April 2, 2022
COORDINATOR
Howard County Secondary Solo and Ensemble Festival: Ellicott City, Maryland
March 29, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
West Chester University: Pennsylvania
Session: "Stronger Together: Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Administrators"
March 17, 2022
AUTHOR
“A Question for Reflection: Do Students and Staff See a Representation of Women in Music?" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
March 14, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) - Eastern Division - Small Band Program Working Group
Session: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Yourself"
March 12, 2022
ADJUDICATOR – virtual
Harford County Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
March 9, 2022
ADJUDICATOR
Frederick County Middle School Band Assessment: Maryland
March 8, 2022
ADJUDICATOR
Frederick County Middle School Band Assessment: Maryland
March 7, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
San Bernardino City USD Visual & Performing Arts: California
Session: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program - Part 4 of 6"
March 3, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
March's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Celebrating & Representing Women"
March 2022
WRITER
Program Note for composer Adrian B. Sim's new composition, "Fanfare for Flight"
February 26, 2022
ADJUDICATOR
Shenandoah Junction Region Middle & High School Jazz Band Festival: West Virginia
February 18, 2022
SPEAKER
Shamong Township Schools: New Jersey
Session #1: "Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting & Retaining Students"
Session #2: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
Session #3: "Preparation for Assessment: Preparing for Performance & Constructing Selected Response Questions"
February 11, 2022
PRESENTER
Texas Music Educators Association Convention: San Antonio, Texas
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
February 8, 2022
CO-AUTHOR
“Keeping It Reichl: Authentic Experiences in Education" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Andrew B. Spang
February 7, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
The University of the Arts: Pennsylvania
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
February 7, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
February's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Spreading Kindness"
January 31, 2022
SPEAKER – virtual
San Bernardino City USD Visual & Performing Arts: California
Session: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program - Part 3 of 6"
January 29, 2022
COORDINATOR
Howard County Secondary Solo and Ensemble Festival: Ellicott City, Maryland
January 28, 2022
Lori was interviewed for The Global Bandroom Podcast - Episode 62.
January 17, 2022
SPEAKER
Bergenfield Public School District: New Jersey
Professional Development Day: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program"
Session #1: "Perception Is Everything" and "Routines & Relationships Rule"
Session #2: "Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting & Retaining Students"
January 14, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
January's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Envisioning Your Future"
January 3 - 9, 2022
CONDUCTOR
Howard County Middle School Honor Band: Ellicott City, Maryland
December 16, 2021
PRESENTER
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Room W 181
The Midwest Clinic - International Band & Orchestra Conference: Chicago, Illinois
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
December 10, 2021
CANDIDATE – virtual
Liberty University: Virginia
Doctoral Defense in the candidacy of the degree of Doctor of Music Education (DME): "The Student Voice: Perception of Students' Representation of Themselves in the Secondary Band Curriculum"
December 6, 2021
SPEAKER – virtual
San Bernardino City USD Visual & Performing Arts: California
Session: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program - Part 2 of 6"
December 1, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
December's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Giving Meaningful Gifts"
November 11, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
November's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "Showing Gratitude"
November 9, 2021
CONTRIBUTOR
“10 Books to Improve Practice: Part I - Why Practice Works" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), contributed with Kyle Oberhauser
November 8, 2021
SPEAKER – virtual
San Bernardino City USD Visual & Performing Arts: California
Session: "Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Music Program - Part 1 of 6"
November 4, 2021
PRESENTER – virtual
2021 National Association for Music Education Music Program Leaders Forum
Session: "Stronger Together: Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Administrators"
November 2, 2021
SPEAKER – virtual
Rahway Public Schools: New Jersey
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
November 2, 2021
SPEAKER
Tredyffrin Easttown School District: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Session #1: "Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting and Retaining Students"
Session #2: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
October 19, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR
October's Making Key Changes monthly newsletter
Theme: "The First Issue"
October 19, 2021
AUTHOR
“A Pathway to Perpetual Purpose and Pride: Sharing Stories About Ourselves" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Jonathan Grantham
October 14, 2021
SPEAKER
Washington County Public Schools: Maryland
Session #1: "Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting and Retaining Students"
Session #2: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
October 11, 2021
SPEAKER
Livingston Public Schools: New Jersey
Session #1: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
Session #2: "Stronger Together: Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Administrators"
September 14, 2021
AUTHOR
“Exponential Potential: All Ensemble Members Are Important" - article published for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), co-authored with Jonathan Sindler & David Matchim
September 11, 2021
PRESENTER – virtual
Right Brain Solutions: California
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
September 2, 2021
SPEAKER – virtual
Rahway Public Schools: New Jersey
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
September 2, 2021
SPEAKER – virtual
Bergenfield Public School District: New Jersey
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
September 2021 - May 2022
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Status of Women Mentoring Program for the North American Saxophone Alliance
August 30, 2021
SPEAKER
Cecil County Public Schools: Maryland
Session: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
August 14, 2021
AUTHOR
"The Meaning of Mentorship" - interview with Dr. Neil Anderson, Steve LitWiller, and Dr. Jamila L. McWhirter, article published for Teaching Music Magazine