Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:06:59 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463086 en-us © 2026 OMEA: Backstage Pass yes b50893e9-fa66-539b-a522-0f2ea65f1cc7 Jay Wardeska, Executive Director episodic false This podcast is an interview-based format discussing items of interest and/or concern for music teachers and OMEA members in the State of Ohio.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jay Wardeska, Executive Director https://storage.buzzsprout.com/amovir1p7pwkjocwio8zg5es6nh0?.jpg Episode 3 - Join the Movement: OMEA's Vision for Growth 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! 

]]> 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! 

]]> Jay Wardeska, Executive Director Buzzsprout-17749776 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2343 2 3 full false Episode 2: Composing the TRIAD 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Jay Wardeska, Executive Director Buzzsprout-17211095 Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400 984 2 full false Episode 1: The Professional Development Conference and Trade Show 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.

]]> 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.

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