Events
Enrich your Connections in Richmond
B21AIs this your first time to conference? You are invited to join this session for insider information, and tips and tricks. We look forward to meeting our new attendees and […]
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, […]
Lift Every Voice
B21CThis session immerses participants in gospel traditions through active music-making. Experience singing, movement, and interactive rhythmic expression in authentic gospel style. Learn how culturally responsive strategies empower diverse learners while […]
Beginner Creative Movement with Books
B15ABCExplore early elementary creative movement. Get students out of “mime” mentality and into artful creation. Experience literature to inspire artful movement without prior knowledge or skill.
Sensory Room
E24ABWindows and Mirrors into a Japanese Tale
B21ADive into an old Japanese tale and come out with a new folk song and dance, along with fresh insights for teaching creative movement and sharing stories that aren't your […]
Movin’ and Groovin’ with Recorder
B21BExperience playful recorder strategies that connect movement, voice, and instruments and are accessible for learners of varying skill levels.
More With Less! Overcoming Limited Instrumentation
B21CAre your classroom instruments limited? Expand opportunities through group rotations and find alternative ways to make music. Compose Orff arrangements pairing multiple students per instrument. No one gets left out!
Pirates Avast
E10ABArrr matey! Prepare for adventures of buried treasure, dastardly pirates, and sword battles! Explore and create across the musical seas.
Discovering Orff Schulwerk, Part 1 – Sign up for both sessions
E10CDWhat is Orff Schulwerk? Find out through fun, active music-making activities! No experience needed. Please sign up for both sessions.
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.