Saturday, September 15, 2007
Clinician: LIZ GOODMAN, MEd University of Nevada
Title: LET’S START AT THE VERY BEGINNING!
Description: We will explore vocal and choral development in an elementary school music program, utilizing concepts from the Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly processes. Although intended for beginning choral directors, activities and exercises shared will be helpful to all music specialists of young singers.
Liz Goodman is co-founder and director of the University Children’s Chorale in Las Vegas, NV. Currently in her 16th year as an elementary music specialist with the Clark County School District, her school choirs have performed for the Nevada State School Board Association Conference, and the American Orff Schulwerk Association’s National Conference, in addition to numerous community and school district events. Mrs. Goodman is an active presenter within the Clark County School District and has given workshops to music specialists in Nevada and throughout the country. She has recently completed a three year term as a Regional Representative to the National Board of Turstees of the American Orff Schulwerk Association and in 2003 achieved her National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification. She has studied extensively with Henry Leck and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and has completed a Master Level in Orff Process.
We look forward to the knowledge and insight into good singing that Liz will share!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Clinician: SUSIE AND PHIL DAVIES-SPLITTER
Title: ‘BOOMERANG JAM’ OR SING, JAM AND JIVE
Description: Join us for an inspiring day of play party dances and much more with the inspiring Susie and Phil, who will also be here in U.S. this Fall in preparation to present at the San Jose American Orff Schulwerk Conference in November.
Combining Orff Schulwerk principles that inspire, excite and motivate children to remember, understand and love music, discover lots of NEW material through speech, song, body, percussion, dance, movement and percussion instruments with a focus on improvisation and creative input for 4-12 year olds.
Susie is an Orff practitioner, jazz musician, composer and president of the Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association. Phil is a talented musician and composer and together they have composed over 150 songs for the Orff classroom. They also present music sessions for preschoolers, artist in school programs, concerts and teacher workshops around the world.
We’re so happy to welcome Susie and Phil. More later.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Clinicians: MARTHA RILEY
Title: LET’S DANCE!
Description: Come enjoy some time-tested folk dance favorites from America and British Isles. Learn how folk dancing can increase children’s understanding of the elements of music and develop listening skills, Song and dance will be interspersed with discussions of historical setting, culture, and style. This will be an active session, so bring your dancing shoes!
Dr. Martha Riley is a Professor of Music at Purdue University in Indiana. She received her M.A. and Ph.D from the University of Minnesota. Martha has an extensive Orff background, completing her Orff Levels I, II, III, and Orff Master class, and has served on the AOSA Editorial Board for two terms. Originally from Berea, Kentucky, Martha grew up with a rich heritage of traditional community music and dance. She is the author of several publications, including English Country Dances for children and Backwood Heritage: Traditional Songs, Dances, Fiddle Tunes, and More, and is a frequent presenter of workshops and conference sessions for music educators across the United States and Canada.
We are so pleased to have Martha share her vast knowledge with us!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Clinicians: Chapter Members
Title: CHAPTER SHARING
Description: A day of sharing from folks who have been invited to present all around the area and the U.S. We thank those who will share their talents and enrich the chapter greatly. Did you know that here in Orange County we have Orfans who have received many honors for their work with children?
Those asked to present are folks who submit their proposals to Steve Myer by September 1st. The sessions will be chosen by several criteria; that is, (1) subject, (2) time needed, and (3) Orff process. The day is carefully planned and coordinated so that each presenter (usually 2 or 3) will know exactly how much time is allotted to the presentation. This is important in light of the amount of time needed for preparation that each presentator must delegate to assure a professional presentation. Please contact Steve Myer at SteveMyer@aol.com for more information.
To Contact Us:
Orange County Chapter
American Orff - Schulwerk Association
6570 E. Paseo Alcazaa
Anaheim, CA. 92807-4901
Bev Bullis, Co-President Cell:( 714) 345-2622,
Home:(760)789-2506
Eileen Maeda, Co-President (714) 964-1750
Tim Johns, Membership (909) 557-3582
Rochelle "Rocky" Brown, Co-Vice President, Programs
Diana Cranny, Co-Vice President, Programs
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