2026-2027 WORKSHOPS
We at the GCCAOSA are looking forward to another rich season of workshops and community building with a wonderful line-up of presenters from across the country. Information regarding each workshop will be added as it is provided.
MATTHEW STENSRUD
There’s always a place for creation – a folk dance with a twist, a chance to explore the xylophone, or an opportunity to see what your body can do with one word – but pulling these ideas from our students can be challenging. Let’s go back to the Schulwerk roots of playfulness, discovery, and wonder as we explore these ideas and more through student-led choices, improvisation, risk-taking, and more. We’ll unearth the unexpected, so join us on the journey! We are excited to host Matthew in the fall on Saturday, September 26th, 2026.
- Workshop begins at 9:00AM at South Lebanon Elementary School
- Workshop notes are available here
CHARISSA DUNCANSON
Learn how to incorporate an inclusive space for literature to teach musical concepts in your classroom. Teachers in this session will be able to encourage social and emotional learning by understanding the differences between creating mirrors, windows, and sliding doors through children’s lit. Charissa will bring several book recommendations for the music classroom written & illustrated by People of the Global Majority; Black & Indigenous People/Persons of Color (BIPOC). Be ready to create, play, and add movement to bring new classroom stories to life! Presenting her session titled “Create Mirrors Windows and Sliding Doors through Children’s Literature“, we are excited to host Charissa in the fall on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
- Workshop begins at 9:00AM at South Lebanon Elementary School
- Workshop notes will be available here
BETHANN HEPBURN
A blank page can be an invitation for creativity with your students. Noteless music will be the workshop’s focus today as we create elemental pieces from various starting points. We will explore ways speech and movement evoke different tonalities and moods. Guided exploration and tips for creating elemental pieces. This playful exploration will take us on a joyful journey to creating our ensemble pieces that sound like they came from the volumes. Presenting her session titled “Evoking the Elemental”, we are looking forward to hosting BethAnn on Saturday, February 6th, 2027.
- Workshop begins at 9:00AM at South Lebanon Elementary School
- Workshop notes will be available here
MICHAEL VASQUEZ
Join us as we foster collaborative play and strengthen the skills needed for ensemble playing. It all begins with our littlest learners. Together we will scaffold improvisations, part work pieces, and movement choreographies so that all of our students have a place to share their ideas and solutions with their class communities. Presenting his session titled “Playful Collaborations”, we are excited to host Michael on Saturday, March 13th, 2027.
- Workshop begins at 9:00AM at South Lebanon Elementary School
- Workshop notes will be available here
2025-2026 WORKSHOPS
The GCCAOSA is thankful for the opportunities last year to learn with amazing presenters both near and far. We extend our thanks to David Row, Fauna Woolfe, and Scott Roether for traveling from afar to provide wonderful professional development to our members and guests. We also had a wonderful Chapter Sharing workshop this year, with hometown presenters Allison Croskey, Sarah Singer, Dagny McEwen, Adam Depew, and Mike Holz. Members of our chapter can access links and video recordings of these workshops at the link below.
Workshop Guest Pass
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Past Workshop Videos
Past workshop videos are available for members to view. If you would like to request a video click on the link below.