2020 - 2021 Workshops

Saturday, April 17th, 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm MST 

Virtual Sing, Dance, and Play Sharing Day  

with Marcus Fung, Carmen So, and Kimberly Hall
Marcus Fung is teacher, facilitator and advocate of using the expressive arts
to build community and belonging. He has served his community  as a early music and movement specialist, Community drum circle facilitator, and sound therapist.  Working in a diversity of communities such as the newly born, the dying, school aged children, adults with special needs, new immigrants, First nations, etc  to gain a better understanding of how  participating in the arts can benefit our society as a whole.
www.marcusfung.ca

Sharing Day Session: 
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Ebb & Flow - Rhyme, Rap, and Creative Word Play 

​Join us in this 45 min dip as we explore how to  enter the ''flow state'' to access the rich world of vocabulary, comprehension, and the language arts in a playful and musical way. The participatory workshop will demonstrate and build on ideas 
and progressions and a basis for working virtually or in person. No previous experience necessary.
Ms. Carmen So is known for her ability to bring fun, energy and excitement into the music learning process. Ms. So is the founding director of the children's choir, Kikimasu, the upper elementary choir in the Kokopelli Choir Association. In her fourteenth year with the Edmonton Public School Board, she is currently the music specialist at Rutherford School. Ms. So attained both her Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education combined degrees (2004) and a Master of Education degree specializing in Elementary Music (2015) from the University of Alberta. She holds level III certification in both Kodály and Orff Schulwerk. As a lifelong learner, she is always searching for opportunities to grow and learn. She adores all things involving creative pedagogical practices! The Orff process has always provided a basis for creativity in both the classroom and choral setting for Ms. So.

Sharing Day Session:

Virtual Choir Fun!
Ms. So will lead participants through a 30-minute rehearsal, offering fun and engaging activities for warm-ups, teaching proper vocal technique, and how to approach part-singing.


Kimberly Hall is a K-9 music specialist with Edmonton Public Schools.  Kimberly received her Honours Bachelors of Arts in Music  and Bachelors of Education  from Lakehead University. 

Kimberly has been a music educator for over 30 years in many capacities as a private instructor, adjudicator, clinician, preschool music educator, band director and has established and directed various local children’s choirs.

Kimberly is passionate about education and lives by the philosophy that “All students are learners, and all students can learn.” She runs a highly inclusive program with a distinct focus on all students unique needs and growth through the power of music. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys. ​

Sharing Day Session:
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Bucket Drumming for Everyone
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Through the power of creativity, movement and literature, learn an engaging approach to bucket drumming that can be used with all ages. 
Students! Email our Membership Secretary for Free Access to the Sharing Day Workshop.
membership-secretary@albertaorff.ca  

Virtual Sharing Day Workshop
Saturday, April 17th 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
Zoom link in digital download

Member Price: $10
Non-Member Price: $15
Students: Free
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Get ready to have fun and learn amazing new activities to use in the music room!

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Workshop notes - notes are for workshop participants only. Workshop notes will not be provided to anyone who does not attend the workshop and will not be sold separately.