Book Study


The MMEA Winter Book Study is now open!

Book Studies are opportunities for independent, self-paced learning.  Choose a book (or books), register, purchase the book(s), and complete all tasks by the study deadline date.

  • Buy the book(s) on your own if you do not yet own.
  • Register for the study and join the Google Classroom for your book (links are listed below)
  • Read the book(s) and complete your GC course by April 30, 2026.
  • 90% of questions must be passed to obtain credit.
  • All tasks must completed by April 30, 2026
  • Registration/fees cannot be refunded or extended to another time period.
  • SCECH information for each book is listed below.
  • Please contact mmeapd@mmeamichigan.org if you have any questions.

Book Study List Winter 2026:

  1. Your Brain on Music: The Cognitive Benefits of Music Education
    Author: Laura Saunders
    2 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  2. Realizing Diversity: An Equity Framework for Music Education
    Author: Karen Howard
    5 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  3. Music Educator’s Guide to Grant Writing
    Author: Ashleigh Lore
    4 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  4. Intelligent Music Teaching
    Author: Robert A. Duke
    5 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  5. Music Education and Social Emotional Learning
    Author: Scott Edgar
    5 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  6. Student Self-Assessment An Essential Guide for Teaching, Learning, and Reflection
    Authors: Maddalena Taras, Hwei Ming Wong
    4 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  7. Starting a Modern Band Program
    Author: Eric Songer
    2 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  8. Music and Literacy Connection
    Authors: Dee Hansen, Elaine Bernsdorf, Gayle Stuber
    6 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  9. Universal Design for Learning in Music Education
    Authors: Hourigan, Hammel and Hackl-Blumstein
    5 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link
  10. Creativity in Music Education
    Authors: Sullivan and Williams
    6 SCECH Hours
    Google Classroom Link