The Resonate Student Music Conference is an immersive, high-energy provincial event that transforms the music room into a professional collaborative space. Now in its 11th year, this award-winning program—originally founded by the Prairie Spirit School Division and now a flagship of the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA)—is designed to provide inclusive, high-impact music education for students and staff alike.

Event Details & Accessibility

Location: The upcoming conference will be held at Champetre County - Saskatoon Wild West Country Ranch in St-Denis.
Target Audience: The program serves students in Grades 7 through 12, with past iterations also including a Resonate Junior stream for Kindergarten through Grade 6.
Cost & Capacity: To remove financial barriers, there is no cost to sign up. However, space is limited to approximately 100 spots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Logistics: Participating schools are responsible for their own transportation to Champetre County, and students must bring their own lunch.

Why Teachers Enroll: Professional Growth & Mission Alignment

Resonate is driven by a mission to provide high-impact, inclusive arts education. It is not just a field trip; it is a professional development opportunity where teachers learn side-by-side with their students:

Advance Your Capacity: Teachers advance their own instructional skills by participating in diverse sessions led by industry professionals.
Turnkey Resources: Educators receive handout lesson plans for sessions, providing immediate, curriculum-aligned strategies to bring back to the classroom.
Fall & Spring Strategy: Past events have been held in the fall to provide teaching ideas for the entire year, and in the spring to offer fresh wrap-up activities.

What to Expect: A Look at Past Programming

While this year’s specific lineup of clinicians and sessions is still to be announced, teachers and students can expect an experience similar to previous high-impact years, which have featured:

Diverse Musical Streams: Past workshops included Rap, Hip-Hop, and Poetry with artists like Zhe the Free and Anthony Pasqua, alongside sessions in Samba Drumming, Ukulele 101, and Songwriting.
Digital Innovation: Exploration of digital music creation and production using platforms like Soundtrap.
Social Responsibility & Inclusion: A strong focus on Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) through activities like Reconciliation Soundwalks, as well as sessions exploring the link between music and mental health.
Collaborative Creation: Keynote performances (such as the Skyboyz Drumming and Dance group) and sessions on improvisation and composition that require no prior experience.

Stay tuned for this year’s official announcements and clinician reveals!

Resonate Junior 2026: The Student Experience

What is Resonate Junior?

Resonate Junior is a "Plug-and-Play" virtual music conference where your students are the participants! Instead of leaving the school for a field trip, teachers simply "turn on the camera" and let our guest clinicians lead the classroom through an interactive, high-energy musical experience.

Quick Facts

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Location: Your classroom! (Streamed live online).
Who it’s for: Elementary classrooms across Saskatchewan.
Cost: FREE for all Saskatchewan teachers and their students, sponsored by SMEA.

How It Works

Register: Sign up your class for free via the SMEA website.
Connect: On the morning of February 11, log in to our secure streaming link.
Participate: Professional music clinicians will lead your students through live performances, interactive movement, or singing—all in real-time.

Why Bring Resonate Junior to Your School?

No Travel Required: Access world-class music clinicians without the cost or logistics of buses and permission slips.
Turn-Key Engagement: We provide the content and the energy; you get to participate alongside your students and witness their musical growth.
Inclusive: Designed to be accessible for all students, regardless of prior musical training.

SMEA & The Resonate Tradition

SMEA is proud to carry on the legacy of the Resonate conferences, originally founded by the Prairie Spirit School Division. We are thrilled to expand this tradition by offering this unique, student-centered digital experience to every corner of the province.

Registration Information

We are thrilled to announce that the official schedule for Resonate Junior 2026 is now available!

Scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Resonate Junior is a premier virtual music conference designed specifically for Grade 1–6 classrooms across Saskatchewan. Best of all, it is completely FREE for all teachers and students, courtesy of the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA).

A "Plug-and-Play" Experience for Your Classroom We understand that school schedules can be busy. That is why we have designed this event to be as flexible as possible.

Three Sessions: The day features three distinct high-energy musical sessions.
Total Flexibility: You can opt to attend one, two, or all three sessions—do what works best for your classroom schedule!
Turn-Key Engagement: No travel is required. Simply log in, and our professional clinicians will lead your students through interactive singing, movement, and music-making in real-time.

How to Join Visit our website to view the full schedule of clinicians and register your class today.

ZHE the Free

9:05am - R.A.P. Rhythm and Poetry

Geremia Lorenzo Lodi

10:00am - Body Percussion

Keisha Mowchenko

11:15am- Finding your voice

Megan Nash

1:00pm -Collaborative Songwriting

2026 Resonate Junior Schedule

9:00am - Welcome
9:05am - R.A.P. Rhythm and Poetry ZHE the Free

This interactive session brings together the elements of rhythm, freestyle, and creative writing in rap and poetry. Students will learn about song structure, 4 bar counts for writing raps, call and response, the significance of storytelling in hip hop. Designed as a playful space which supports participants in developing various skills, including: creative writing, understanding rhythm, rapping, and using their voice to have fun. Students will write their own raps highlighting things they enjoy and celebrate the bravery it takes to express one’s creativity. Hip hop is an art form which helps improve confidence, provides an outlet for healthy coping and serves as a tool to support positive mental health. This session builds community, supports participants in learning new skills and encourages young people about the importance of sharing their unique voice.

10:00am - Exploring Body Percussion Geremia Lorenzo Lodi

Join Flutist, Singer and Body Percussionist for an introduction to body percussion that will get your students moving and exploring beats and rhythms.

11:15am -Finding your voice Keisha Mowchenko

An interactive session of singing games, activities and tips for all ages hosted by local singer, actress, writer, director and teacher Keisha Mowchenko.

1:00pm -Collaborative Songwriting Megan Nash

Join Juno nominated singer and songwriter Megan Nash for a fun interactive journey through songwriting and building a song together with all attendees.