• AOSA Hosted Event

    Pulse, Pattern, Process: Cultivating Musicianship Through Body Percussion

    E11ABC

    Experience 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 […]

    Drumming/Un-pitched Percussion

    Books with Drums and Un-pitched Percussion

    E11ABC

    Experience 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.

    Drumming/Unpitched Percussion

    Using Books to Build Foundational Drumming Skills

    E11ABC

    Discover 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.

    Interdisciplinary/Arts Integration

    Reveling with the Schulwerk Through the Seasons

    E11ABC

    Tara 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.

    Interdisciplinary/Arts Integration

    Reveling with the Schulwerk Through the Seasons

    E11ABC

    Tara 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.

    AOSA Hosted Event *not ticketed*

    Move, Drum & Play the Orff Way

    E11ABC

    Explore techniques, improvisation and sequenced process for creating and playing successful and exciting student compositions using hand drums, congas, and other surprises.

    Recorder - BYOR

    Composing for Recorder Consort

    E11ABC

    Explore and compose 4-part recorder consort pieces composed of a blend of ostinati and through composed melodies

    Multicultural

    Explore Japanese Songs, Stories and Instruments!

    E11ABC

    Experience and explore Japanese culture and stories through vocal and creative movement exploration, simple songs, soundscapes, haiku, taiko drumming and cultural connections.

    Social Emotional Learning

    Turn the Page, Teach the Heart

    E11ABC

    Using children’s literature, explore ways to spark meaningful conversations that help students navigate big emotions through singing, movement, instruments, and dramatic play.

    Interdisciplinary/Arts Integration

    Crafting Musical Creativity: Create GLOWING performances!

    E11ABC

    Explore 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.

    Multicultural

    Stories That Sing

    E11ABC

    Experience activities based on culturally diverse children's literature that foster creativity in the music room!