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.
In this episode, Executive Director Jay Wardeska pulls back the curtain on OMEA's operations including the finances: where the money actually comes from, why rising costs haven't been passed on to members or students, how the organization's mission drives every decision — and makes the case that OMEA is so much more than adjudicated events and a conference.
20 Aug 2026
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."
6 Aug 2026
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.
28 Aug 2025
Episode 3 - Join the Movement: OMEA's Vision for Growth
Executive Director Jay Wardeska and President Brian Stevens discuss OMEA's vision for membership growth and new initiatives supporting music educators in this interview.
22 May 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!
24 Mar 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.
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