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Pulse, Pattern, Process: Cultivating Musicianship Through Body Percussion
E11ABCExperience body percussion through the elemental sequence of speech, movement, and music. Participants will engage in a process-based approach that begins with steady beat and progresses through patterning, layering, improvisation, and composition. Through exploration and play, we will examine how body percussion strengthens internal pulse, rhythmic independence, and ensemble awareness. Activities are adaptable for a […]
Books with Drums and Un-pitched Percussion
E11ABCExperience lessons for tubanos, hand drums, and unpitched percussion crafted from MFC, Vol. 1 and the Rhythmische Übung with words to pair with fun children's literature.
Using Books to Build Foundational Drumming Skills
E11ABCDiscover a playful, sequenced approach to classroom drumming through children’s literature. Starting in Kindergarten, this progression moves from simple story-based sound effects to complex rhythmic patterns. The journey culminates in a three-part drumming ensemble, offering a perfect blend of literacy, play, and high-level performance.
Reveling with the Schulwerk Through the Seasons
E11ABCTara Clayburn is the Lower School Music & Movement Teacher at The Potomac School in McLean, VA. She is a Teacher Educator for AOSA, and presents professional development workshops frequently. She received her Orff-Schulwerk levels certification from The University of Kentucky, and studied at the Orff-Institute in Salzburg Austria.
Reveling with the Schulwerk Through the Seasons
E11ABCTara Clayburn is the Lower School Music & Movement Teacher at The Potomac School in McLean, VA. She is a Teacher Educator for AOSA, and presents professional development workshops frequently. She received her Orff-Schulwerk levels certification from The University of Kentucky, and studied at the Orff-Institute in Salzburg Austria.
Move, Drum & Play the Orff Way
E11ABCExplore techniques, improvisation and sequenced process for creating and playing successful and exciting student compositions using hand drums, congas, and other surprises.
Composing for Recorder Consort
E11ABCExplore and compose 4-part recorder consort pieces composed of a blend of ostinati and through composed melodies
Korean Samulnori with Classroom Instruments
E11ABCLearn to use common music room instruments to authentically recreate popular Korean Samulnori drumming patterns.
Explore Japanese Songs, Stories and Instruments!
E11ABCExperience and explore Japanese culture and stories through vocal and creative movement exploration, simple songs, soundscapes, haiku, taiko drumming and cultural connections.
Turn the Page, Teach the Heart
E11ABCUsing children’s literature, explore ways to spark meaningful conversations that help students navigate big emotions through singing, movement, instruments, and dramatic play.
Crafting Musical Creativity: Create GLOWING performances!
E11ABCExplore how to integrate art, movement, and drama into your lessons with black lights to create performances that GLOW! Experience how black lights enhance lessons while increasing student focus.
Stories That Sing
E11ABCExperience activities based on culturally diverse children's literature that foster creativity in the music room!