ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION SESSIONS
AFRICAN MUSIC FOR CHILDREN | Garth Prince
Having moved to Canada from Namibia in 2008, I sought ways to teach traditional music to my children, who were born here. I discovered that many children love the energy and rhythms of southern Africa, so I spent a decade developing strategies to make it more accessible. There were many challenges, and I am thankful for the educators who supported me on this journey. In this session, I’ll share some of what I’ve learned and teach you a song to take back to your students. My sessions include videos that will be available afterwards.
Having moved to Canada from Namibia in 2008, I sought ways to teach traditional music to my children, who were born here. I discovered that many children love the energy and rhythms of southern Africa, so I spent a decade developing strategies to make it more accessible. There were many challenges, and I am thankful for the educators who supported me on this journey. In this session, I’ll share some of what I’ve learned and teach you a song to take back to your students. My sessions include videos that will be available afterwards.
CANADIAN, EH | Catherine Glaser-Climie
Canadian composers have taken up the torch to light the world with creative, unique and cutting-edge treble repertoire that inspires and uplifts treble choirs around the world. In this session, we will explore well known composers Eleanor Daley, Mark Sirett, Stephen Hatfield, and those who are the next generation of voices in the Canadian choral world such as Sarah Quartel, Laura Hawley, Matthew Emery, Marie-Claire Saindon, Sherryl Sewepagaham, Allison Girvan, and others who are bringing a new energy and a new voice to the Canadian choral world. Audio and video recordings of performances of a broad sample of these works, with a focus on unison to three part works will be included in the presentation.
Canadian composers have taken up the torch to light the world with creative, unique and cutting-edge treble repertoire that inspires and uplifts treble choirs around the world. In this session, we will explore well known composers Eleanor Daley, Mark Sirett, Stephen Hatfield, and those who are the next generation of voices in the Canadian choral world such as Sarah Quartel, Laura Hawley, Matthew Emery, Marie-Claire Saindon, Sherryl Sewepagaham, Allison Girvan, and others who are bringing a new energy and a new voice to the Canadian choral world. Audio and video recordings of performances of a broad sample of these works, with a focus on unison to three part works will be included in the presentation.
CONTEMPORARY BLACKFOOT MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOM | Olivia Tailfeathers
Olivia will share some history on Native American Music through mythology and her lifetime musical journey as a first nations woman. She will share her rattle and drum songs through some soft dancing and vocalizing. Participants will learn some of the songs by rote and some through score. Please bring a hand drum or a shaker and get ready to sing in unity.
Olivia will share some history on Native American Music through mythology and her lifetime musical journey as a first nations woman. She will share her rattle and drum songs through some soft dancing and vocalizing. Participants will learn some of the songs by rote and some through score. Please bring a hand drum or a shaker and get ready to sing in unity.
PLAY THE DANCE; MOVE THE RHYTHM: THE ORFF AFRIQUE APPROACH TO TEACHING WEST AFRICAN CHILDREN'S DANCE-DRUMMING TRADITIONS | Kofi Gbolonyo
This session will explore Orff Afrique approach to teaching dance-drumming. Using indigenous Ghanaian drumming and dancing techniques blended with Orff-Schulwerk, the session will involve hands-on drumming and dancing/movement, instrumental arranging, dance choreography and exploration of Orff Afrique teaching process and techniques. We will also discuss traditional and contemporary performance practices, cultural context of the materials and their applications in culturally responsive teaching-learning environment.
This session will explore Orff Afrique approach to teaching dance-drumming. Using indigenous Ghanaian drumming and dancing techniques blended with Orff-Schulwerk, the session will involve hands-on drumming and dancing/movement, instrumental arranging, dance choreography and exploration of Orff Afrique teaching process and techniques. We will also discuss traditional and contemporary performance practices, cultural context of the materials and their applications in culturally responsive teaching-learning environment.
EDUPROTOCOLS - MAXIMIZING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM | Emma DeVooght
Worksheets and rote memory are sometimes a necessary part of music class. Imagine however, you could differentiate your worksheets to meet the needs of all learners without needing to print off different copies. In this session you'll be introduced to the concept of an Education Protocol and how applying this idea to your instruction will reduce your workload and maximize your time with students.
Worksheets and rote memory are sometimes a necessary part of music class. Imagine however, you could differentiate your worksheets to meet the needs of all learners without needing to print off different copies. In this session you'll be introduced to the concept of an Education Protocol and how applying this idea to your instruction will reduce your workload and maximize your time with students.
GAMES IN ORFF AFRIQUE: WEST AFRICAN CHILDREN'S MUSIC, DANCE, AND GAMES IN MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOMS | Kofi Gbolonyo
Session will focus on West African children’s games, drumming, dance, body percussion and cultural lessons suitable for all ages. The materials are also adaptable to online and in person teaching for all ages. In Orff-Afrique fashion, all materials will be learned through direct participation in games singing, dancing with body percussion and assorted percussive instruments, discussing lectures and issues relating to arts and cultural education, indigenous elements and structures of music education, social justice, etc. We will also discuss cultural context of the materials and how to use them in strengthening our culturally responsive classrooms, communities, and societies
Session will focus on West African children’s games, drumming, dance, body percussion and cultural lessons suitable for all ages. The materials are also adaptable to online and in person teaching for all ages. In Orff-Afrique fashion, all materials will be learned through direct participation in games singing, dancing with body percussion and assorted percussive instruments, discussing lectures and issues relating to arts and cultural education, indigenous elements and structures of music education, social justice, etc. We will also discuss cultural context of the materials and how to use them in strengthening our culturally responsive classrooms, communities, and societies
NITSITAPI SONG AND DANCE | Olivia Tail Feathers
This session will have demonstrations of the Stomp Dance from the Six Nations people, the Owl Dance of the Plains Indian, the Rabbit Dance of the Blackfeet, the Round Dance of many tribes and the inclusion of the history of how the dances came to be.
The continuation of songs sung through vocables will be taught and the stories of how the songs were composed.
There will be a short viewing on First Nations Singers from Alberta, Film-The Intertribal Series, Film Producer-Trevor Solway from Siksika Nation.
This session will have demonstrations of the Stomp Dance from the Six Nations people, the Owl Dance of the Plains Indian, the Rabbit Dance of the Blackfeet, the Round Dance of many tribes and the inclusion of the history of how the dances came to be.
The continuation of songs sung through vocables will be taught and the stories of how the songs were composed.
There will be a short viewing on First Nations Singers from Alberta, Film-The Intertribal Series, Film Producer-Trevor Solway from Siksika Nation.
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DRUMMING FOR CHILDREN | Garth Prince
Musically, southern Africa differs from west Africa because we use fewer drums. In our rural communities, dancing and singing are the norms. Everyone shares a common beat (or rhythm) with vocal chants, clapping and dancing. However, since arriving in Canada, I’ve often been asked to teach drumming. I eventually taught myself to drum, and as an adult learner, I discovered methods to make it easier for learners of all abilities. In this session, I’ll share some of what I’ve learned and teach you a song to take back to your students. My sessions include videos that will be available afterwards.
Musically, southern Africa differs from west Africa because we use fewer drums. In our rural communities, dancing and singing are the norms. Everyone shares a common beat (or rhythm) with vocal chants, clapping and dancing. However, since arriving in Canada, I’ve often been asked to teach drumming. I eventually taught myself to drum, and as an adult learner, I discovered methods to make it easier for learners of all abilities. In this session, I’ll share some of what I’ve learned and teach you a song to take back to your students. My sessions include videos that will be available afterwards.
UKE CAN DO IT! | Christina O'Brien
Learn why the ukulele is the most versatile instrument in the elementary school classroom. Practice note reading. Check. Strum chord accompaniments. Check. Create harmony. Check. Practice singing. Check. Focus on rhythm. Check. Love music. Check... and the list goes on!!! "Ukulele for Children" author Christina O'Brien will walk you through some of her strategies to use the ukulele to get your students reading notes, develop musical multi-tasking skills, and play parts within a group environment. With the ukulele, it's simple to have parts for everyone no matter their abilities, and you'll quickly develop music literacy skills with your whole group. The "Ukulele for Children" method works great in a classroom or studio setting and it gives kids immediate confidence and excitement with their instruments. This fun and interactive session will be newbie friendly as well as offer experienced teachers some new ideas and repertoire to try in their classes. You'll come away with a quick overview of the UFC program, a couple of free popular arrangements to use, and plenty of new strategies to try out right away. There will be some loaner ukuleles available (first come first serve), however please bring your own if you have one.
Learn why the ukulele is the most versatile instrument in the elementary school classroom. Practice note reading. Check. Strum chord accompaniments. Check. Create harmony. Check. Practice singing. Check. Focus on rhythm. Check. Love music. Check... and the list goes on!!! "Ukulele for Children" author Christina O'Brien will walk you through some of her strategies to use the ukulele to get your students reading notes, develop musical multi-tasking skills, and play parts within a group environment. With the ukulele, it's simple to have parts for everyone no matter their abilities, and you'll quickly develop music literacy skills with your whole group. The "Ukulele for Children" method works great in a classroom or studio setting and it gives kids immediate confidence and excitement with their instruments. This fun and interactive session will be newbie friendly as well as offer experienced teachers some new ideas and repertoire to try in their classes. You'll come away with a quick overview of the UFC program, a couple of free popular arrangements to use, and plenty of new strategies to try out right away. There will be some loaner ukuleles available (first come first serve), however please bring your own if you have one.
