2021-2022 Workshops

September 18, 2021: Franklin Willis

Workshop Title: Hip Hop and Orff: The Remix

The use of Hip Hop music in the elementary music classroom is becoming more prevalent as music teachers attempt to keep students actively engaged in learning. Hip Hop music is continuously evolving and is displayed in movies, books, commercials, and a host of other arenas that our students consume daily. With that being said, there are few resources that inform teachers on how to teach meaningful lessons while incorporating Hip Hop music into their curriculum. In this session, learn new, practical, and relevant strategies to incorporate Hip Hop into your general music curriculum. Do you feel uncomfortable bringing Hip Hop into your classroom? Well, this session is for YOU! Franklin will give standards based, student approved, and fun filled activities to take back to your classroom. You will leave this session educated and empowered to teach Hip Hop in the Elementary Music Classroom!

Workshop Date/Time: Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Workshop Location: South Lebanon Elementary School

October 23, 2021: Christine Ballenger

Workshop Title: Keeping it Simple – Do more with less!

Explore multiple ways to engage your students using only one song, activity, or concept. Be prepared to move, sing, and play recorders, xylophones, and drums, using familiar tunes, children’s books, and resources from the Schulwerk materials.

Workshop Date/Time: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Workshop Location: South Lebanon Elementary School

February 12, 2022: Chapter Share

Workshop Date/Time: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Workshop Location: South Lebanon Elementary School

March 12, 2022: Deb Navin

Workshop Title: Differentiated Orff: Song, Dance, and Recorders

Discover fun and innovative ways to engage students of all skill levels, across the music curriculum together in your music program. One half of this workshop focuses on activities, songs, and dances for lower elementary grades. The other half focuses on differentiated instruction for upper elementary instruction, including recorder.

Workshop Date/Time: Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Workshop Location: South Lebanon Elementary School

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