Workshop
Come Together As One As We Move, Create, and Drum!
Come explore the world of percussion through frame drums and tubanos! Experience the elements of the earth through movement, drumming, ancient modes and of cour
Scaffolding Barred Percussion and Composition
Megan Tietz will lead this workshop focused on processes that make it possible to begin mallet instrument instruction with students in primary grades. The workshop will also explore several ways to develop young students' composition skills.
Elemental Musical Adventures
Let’s go on an adventure! In this workshop, participants will explore the world of the Orff process and find new ways to sing, say, move, and play.
Playful Pedagogy in Elemental Music and Movement
Mindful movement, creating with rhythmic building blocks, stories, drawings, elemental melodies, and more are all playfully explored as participants are guided to create artistic musical experiences. Bring a hand drum, a soprano recorder, a soprano ukulele (if you've got one hand), and your curiosity! We'll have fun making music and making memories together!
OMG That’s My Song! Popular Music and Orff Schulwerk
Have you ever wondered how to bring music your students prefer into the classroom? In this workshop, you will learn many ways to Integrate popular music and movement into your classroom through the Schulwerk.
Dare to Create
Have you ever written your own songs? Come up with your own pieces?
Orff Schulwerk: The Splendid Artichoke of Music Education
Come join Judith as she leads a special 50th Anniversary workshop. This will be a celebration of our Berkshire-Hudson Valley chapter of AOSA and all of the joys, artistry, and depth of musical understanding this very unique approach to group music affords through singing, movement, speech, rhythm, improvisation, and the playing of elemental instruments. Please bring a hand drum, a soprano recorder, an interesting prop - and your intuition!
Cultural Connections in the Music Classroom
Bring cultural awareness and the beauty of language into your Orff classroom through music, song, and stories from Latin American culture.