OMEA: Backstage Pass

Jay Wardeska, Executive Director
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OMEA: Backstage Pass takes you behind the curtain of the Ohio Music Education Association — the second-largest music education association in the country. Hosted by Executive Director Jay Wardeska, each episode features conversations with the people shaping music education across Ohio, from advocacy and policy to the day-to-day work of supporting music teachers and students statewide. New episodes every two weeks.

Episodes

  1. Aug 20

    Backstage of the TRIAD

    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."

  2. Aug 6

    Backstage on Advocacy

    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.

  3. 08/28/2025

    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!

  4. 05/22/2025

    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!

  5. 03/24/2025

    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.

  • 5 Episodes

About

OMEA: Backstage Pass takes you behind the curtain of the Ohio Music Education Association — the second-largest music education association in the country. Hosted by Executive Director Jay Wardeska, each episode features conversations with the people shaping music education across Ohio, from advocacy and policy to the day-to-day work of supporting music teachers and students statewide. New episodes every two weeks.

Information

  • Creator
    Jay Wardeska, Executive Director
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 OMEA: Backstage Pass
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