The Art of Musical Assessment and Evaluation Music curriculum expectations, learning goals, success criteria, assessment for, as, and of learning, musical conversations/observations/products (COP)…how do they all interconnect to improve student learning? Specific, descriptive, and timely assessment and evaluation in the music classroom is critical to student success to self-assess and set goals. In this workshop,...

FUN with Music n’ Yoga Adventures: Egypt You will go on a FUN Musical Yoga Adventure to Egypt. In this session you will create music in the Orff way (speak, move, play, create, explore), experience yoga, participate in creative movement (featuring Laban movements). This session is appropriate for JK/K-6. Clinician: Allison Tipler Focus: J Location:...

Choral Reading Session (SSA) Under the leadership of Zimfira Poloz, participants will have the opportunity to read through a selection of music for the intermediate/senior chorister. A package of SA and SSA music will be available for purchase after the workshop. Clinician: Zimfira Poloz Focus: All Location: Chedoke A Sponsor: Remenyi Music Zimfira OMEA 2018...

Quick Start Your Young Choir! Ideas, activities, games, and warm-ups to energize and keep your choir on track and focussed.Clinician: Cristi Cary Miller Focus: P/J Location: Albion C Sponsor: Hal Leonard Quick Starts for Young Choirs – Ontario MEA 2018...

Get Organized with Technology! Want to get organized with your markbook, student data tracking, self-assessments, or sign out instruments using technology? By using technology like Google Apps for Education, we can help you take your books into the digital world. Bring your technology and get an opportunity to start using IT in your room. Clinician:...

Meaningful Learning through Modern Tools Learn about innovative, student-centered strategies to engage with the Reflecting, Responding and Analysing strand of the Secondary Music Curriculum, using 21st century digital tools. Explore connections to Global Competencies and help students connect with history and analysis in meaningful ways, by using activities that will support deeper learning and inquiry....

How To Save $$$ and Headaches dealing with Repairs Join Kevin for this session on hints on instrumental repairs. Clinician: Kevin Rohm Focus: I/S Location: Room 205 Sponsor: Cosmo Music Rohm_Howtosavemoneyandheadaches...

Smart Programming: Choosing worthwhile music for Young Bands! Composer Sweeney outlines key elements to look for and avoid when choosing music; instrumentation, rhythmic complexity, ranges and not-so-obvious + intangibles for quality. Clinician: Michael Sweeney Focus: I Location: Room 202 Sponsor: Hal Leonard Sweeney-Smart Programming...

Tips, Tricks and Quick Brass and Woodwind Repairs Repairs you can do yourself in 5 minutes or less! Clinician: Lora Langer Focus: I/S Location: Wellington Sponsor: St. John’s Music Langer_Supplies and Tools list Langer_tips tricks fixes...

La musique de la francophonie: Cross-curricular connections between Music and FSL This session will explore how music from diverse Francophone cultures can be used to support students’ development as musicians and language learners. In particular, we will look at how popular music from the French-speaking world can inspire rich music learning experiences and how songs...

Is your Drum Circle a Wellness or Education Tool? This interactive session will stimulate your mind, body and spirit. The modern drum circle phenomenon reminds us that these ancient tools have many applications. Use this session to enhance your skill set. It promises to be a full body experience! Clinician: Doug Sole Focus: P/J/I Location:...

When the Arts Collide When the Arts Collide will share our collaborative projects designed to engage students from Grades 2-6, deepening their learning of theoretical concepts from a broad range of subjects by blurring disciplinary boundaries. When putting this understanding of art and music into practice, students see that knowledge and skills intersect across subjects....

Running Your Program on a Shoestring Budget This workshop will focus on ways that music educators can make the most with what they’re given. We will look at how to advocate for your program, access community resources and how to create your own resources in a cost-effective way. We will also take you through some...

Musical Diversity: Integrating Gospel Music into the Music Classroom For decades, gospel music has influenced several musical genres and popular music performances. This workshop will explore strategies for engaging students in rote learning and ear training while teaching the cultural contexts and historical impacts of gospel music on society. Repertoire selection resources will be provided....

Storybooks That Sing Teaching lessons using exceptional children’s authors. Literacy, dynamics, melody and other musical concepts. Clinician: Denise Gagne Focus: P/J Location: Albion C Sponsor: Theme and Variations OMEA 2018 Storybooks that Sing...