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How can we encourage more student-centered learning in the music classroom while meeting standards and inspiring lifelong learning? Learn to use an inquiry-driven approach to meet (and exceed) standards - that keeps active music making at the center of student learning. In this workshop, participants will experience a create-focused inquiry lesson that can be applied or modified for use across grade levels in music classrooms. Leave with ideas for immediate classroom implementation as well as an understanding of how to create your own inquiry-based lessons in the music classroom that keep students actively engaged in “music-ing.” This workshop will use standards as a springboard and draw on inquiry, backward design, and concept-based tools and strategies for intentional curriculum design.
**Virtual ZOOM presentation**
Recording will be available for 2 weeks after workshop date. Check email for certificate and private YouTube link from arizonakodaly@gmail.com
NOTE: Single workshop cost $40, discounted to $30 for OAKE members
There are so many strategies and techniques available to engage musicians in a general music classroom. Through a Kodály-inspired lens, participants will engage in songs, games, and dances combined with the use of manipulatives, instruments, and children’s literature to process routines, procedures, and transitions successfully for all learners.
**In person/Virtual options - Zoom link included in the GoDaddy confirmation email when you register online. (Check Spam folder if you don't see it).
Season pass members will be re-sent the link from arizonakodaly@gmail.com
Looking for more engaging ways to teach your content? Are you a new teacher trying to survive or an experienced teacher wanting some fresh ideas? Come enjoy favorite songs, activities, and dances from local music educators from both an Orff and Kodaly approach!
In person/ Virtual - Recording of Kodaly Presentations for Kodaly registrants. A private YouTube link will be sent to your email from arizonakodaly@gmail.com Available for viewing for 2 weeks**
Playing singing games in the elementary music classroom is a fun and engaging way to get students actively participating in joyful music-making. In this session, participants will receive an arsenal of singing games for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade that can be implemented into their classrooms right away. We will also explore ways to expand the singing games into literacy, composition, and instrumental activities. Participants should come dressed to move and play!
Carrie Nicholas is in her 23rd year as an elementary general music specialist, currently teaching K-5 general music in Lakewood, CO. She received her bachelor’s degree of Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master of Music Education with Kodály Emphasis from Colorado State University, completing her Level III Kodály ce
Carrie Nicholas is in her 23rd year as an elementary general music specialist, currently teaching K-5 general music in Lakewood, CO. She received her bachelor’s degree of Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master of Music Education with Kodály Emphasis from Colorado State University, completing her Level III Kodály certification in 2005. She is an active presenter; having shared sessions and presentations for various school districts, county and state music education conferences, and OAKE chapters and conferences. Carrie is a proud member of OAKE and currently serves as Member at Large on the OAKE board. She is past president of ROCKE (the Regional Organization of Colorado Kodály Educators) and past president of the OAKE Western Division. Carrie has taught at the Colorado Kodály Institute and Seattle Kodály Levels Program as Level III Pedagogy and Folk Song Analysis instructor. When she is not teaching or presenting, Carrie enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and enjoying the Colorado outdoors with her family. Carrie co-hosts the podcast “Music Teacher Coffee Talk” with her colleague and friend, Tanya LeJeune
Karlena Leal has taught General Music K-5 and Band 5-8 in the Marana Unified School District for twenty years; the most recent five at Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8. She graduated from the University of Arizona in December 2003 with a BA in Instrumental Music Education and a minor in Spanish. At Arizona State University and at the University
Karlena Leal has taught General Music K-5 and Band 5-8 in the Marana Unified School District for twenty years; the most recent five at Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8. She graduated from the University of Arizona in December 2003 with a BA in Instrumental Music Education and a minor in Spanish. At Arizona State University and at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, she instructs the Kodály Level I Pedagogy Courses. She has Certification Levels I-IV for Kodály and is a Past-President of AKTS: Arizona Kodály Teachers Society. She also has Certification in Levels I-III plus Master Class for Orff-Schulwerk and previously taught Recorder Levels as a part of the Summer Orff Levels Courses also at Arizona State University. Currently she serves as CICO Coordinator for DMK8’s PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Committee. Karlena plays alto saxophone in the Marana Big Phat Jazz Band and flute in the Marana Winds Community Band. She is the Director of the Desert Chameleon Community Band and plays trombone. She is a native of Tucson and enjoys spending time reading and making friendship bracelets alongside her husband and innovative high school freshman daug soon!
Nyssa Brown is an international arts education consultant with Music Ed Forward who works with arts educators around the globe to build student-centered, concept-driven, inquiry-based music curriculum. With 25 years of teaching experience with both students and adults, Nyssa empowers learners of all ages to build on their current knowledg
Nyssa Brown is an international arts education consultant with Music Ed Forward who works with arts educators around the globe to build student-centered, concept-driven, inquiry-based music curriculum. With 25 years of teaching experience with both students and adults, Nyssa empowers learners of all ages to build on their current knowledge and envision new possibilities.
Nyssa has 18 years of experience in elementary and secondary music classrooms, as well as teaching and leadership experience at the team, school, district, state, national and international levels. Ms. Brown served on the writing committee for the National Core Arts Standards and is an Erickson and Lanning Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Certified Trainer. She was one of ten finalists for 2004 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and received a prestigious Milken Educator Award in 2004 from the Milken Family Foundation.
Passionate about teaching in a global context, Nyssa taught at American School of the Hague and the International School of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, The American Embassy School in New Delhi, India and in both Namibia and South Africa, through a fellowship offered by the Eastman School of Music's Umculo: The Kimberley Project. Nyssa is a faculty member of the Kodály Levels Courses at Indiana University and the University of St. Thomas. With a focus on strong relationships and collaborative processes, she aims to help transform students, teachers and communities through music education.
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