This event is hosted in partnership with the Indianapolis Center for Arts Education and Innovation at Butler University (Participants can attend in person or virtually). There will be pre-conference teacher training sessions from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 9 (in person only). Details below. Early Registration Rates and Hotel Group Rates end on February 8, 2023.
Keynote Speaker
Bettina Love
Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her writing, research, teaching, and educational advocacy work meet at the…
Musical Guest
Gateways Brass Collective
El Sistema USA is excited to announce that the Gateways Brass Collective will speak and perform at the ESUSA National Symposium on March 11!
Symposium Information
The event will take place March 9 at 6:00 p.m. to March 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET at Butler University
ESUSA has a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown for March 9, 2023 through March 12, 2023. Reservations must be made by February 8, 2023 in order to receive the group rate.
There are also a variety of Airbnb options in the Butler University Campus area.
The conference will take place on the Butler University campus (4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208), which is a 15 minute drive from the Embassy Suites. ESUSA will provide a shuttle between the hotel and campus each day.
The Embassy Suites Hotel is 15 minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport.
The Embassy Suites Hilton will provide complimentary breakfast to guests each morning and snacks and refreshments each evening. ESUSA and Butler will host a reception on Thursday evening with light refreshments and drinks and also will provide lunch to attendees on Friday and Saturday free of charge.
Tickets
Early Bird Pricing Ends Feb 8, 2023
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| ESUSA Member Teaching Artist | |
| ESUSA Member Administrator | |
| Non Member | |
| Day Pass | |
| Virtual Pass |
Symposium Schedule
All main conference sessions will be offered virtually and in person. The Pre-Conference is in person only.
March 9, 2023: 12-5pm EST, In Person at Butler University
ESUSA is excited to bring together four partners to provide professional development for teachers and teaching artists! Sign up for the Pre-Symposium Professional Development “add on” option in the Eventbrite registration. Teachers can choose from two options:
| Session | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| One three-hour session from 2-5 pm | “Building Identity, Belonging, and Agency Through Musical SEL” with Scott Edgar | |
| Two two-hour sessions from 12-2 pm and 3-5 pm |
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Session Facilitators
Scott Edgar
Winifred Crock
Eric Booth
All main conference sessions will be offered virtually and in person. The Pre-Conference is in person only.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 12:00-5:00 pm | Teacher Training Pre-Conference (must register separately for this via Eventbrite – see details above) |
| 6:00-7:00 pm | Keynote Address: Dr. Bettina L. Love |
| 7:00-8:00 pm | Welcome Reception (includes one drink ticket per attendee and heavy hors d’oeuvres) |
All main conference sessions will be offered virtually and in person. The Pre-Conference is in person only.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00-9:00 am | Breakfast at Hotel |
| 9:00-10:00 am |
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| 10:15-11:15 am |
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| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
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| 12:30-1:30 pm | Lunch (provided by ESUSA) |
| 1:30-2:30 pm |
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| 2:45-3:45 pm |
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| 4:00-5:00 pm |
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All main conference sessions will be offered virtually and in person. The Pre-Conference is in person only.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00-9:00 am | Breakfast at Hotel |
| 9:00-10:00 am | El Sistema USA Annual Meeting |
| 10:15-11:15 am |
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| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
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| 12:30-1:30 pm | Lunch (provided by ESUSA) |
| 1:30-2:30 pm |
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| 2:45-3:45 pm |
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| 4:00-5:00 pm |
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