Last year's Make & Take was a fun filled evening where area music teachers had a chance to walk away with some class sets of materials that were ready to use. One of the fun things for many teachers came from the opportunity to think through new and exciting ways to use these resources. In this article I will introduce you to some of the items that are to be made this year and give you some ideas as to how you might use some of these items in your classroom.
The coalition for Music Education recognizes principals who show excellent support for their music programs. Eric Favaro is the Board Chair for the Coalition for Music Education. Click "Read More" to read his letter and find out more about how you can nominate your principal and win some money for your school music program. We are pleased to present Sherryl Sewepagaham for the first workshop of our fantastic 2014-2015 season. Drum, Dance, Chant will take place Saturday October 4th at Westboro Elementary school in Sherwood Park. Registration will start at 8:30 am with the workshop beginning at 9:00 am. Sherryl Sewepagaham will share some of the songs and dances of the First Nations and Métis people. Workshop participants will also learn Orff approaches developed by Sherryl in her own practice. Please "Read More" to find out additional details regarding this exciting opportunity! With profound respect and admiration for Liselotte & Carl Orff in the wake of Frau Orff's passing in 2012 and in honour of the 40th anniversary of Carl Orff Canada, we wish to celebrate the legacies of Orff-Schulwerk & Carl Orff Canada with our Fall Banquet this September 20th. Please read more to learn further details about this very special upcoming event. Online registration is available for this event!
8/27/2014 Taking a Look at the Year Ahead: This Year's Workshops and New Online RegistrationRead Now This will be a stellar year for us. We have a number of diverse opportunities in the area of PD and extra "members only" sessions. Also coming up will be our exquisite Fall Banquet! In addition, this year we are now online for workshop registrations and Boutique sales. Please read on to learn all about what is coming up this year.
On Friday afternoon, August 1st 2014, students that were enrolled in Level I and Level III Orff-Schulwerk classes took the time to present skits, musical pieces, and dances based on their work from the past two weeks. The true essence of Orff-Schulwerk came alive in this Gesamtkunstwerk: a true synergy of speech, singing, dancing, and playing. Congratulations to all graduates who will boldly go back into the real world to enrich the lives of so many young people with lively and fulfilling musical experiences. Click the "Read More" link to view the pictures.
This will be an exciting two weeks for all of those who registered for Orff courses happening at the University of Alberta. With classes starting tomorrow, July 21st, Levels I and III Pedagogy classes will be running this year. Sue Harvie is teaching Level I with Bob de Frece taking the reigns for Level III. Wendy Rae is back teaching recorder and Kim Friesen Wiens will be teaching movement and dance.
Darva also noted how she is going to change her listening activities from a subscription service to a "buy the lesson you want" format.
~ Andy Funke On May 3rd, 2014, music teachers gathered in Sherwood Park at Westboro school for a joyful day of shared music making, dancing and singing through various workshops presented by some of the most talented music teachers in the greater Edmonton area. There were singing games, technology based assessments, First Nations dances, jazz, and song based picture books. In short, there was a little of something for everyone.
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