Just Play What You’ve Got Don’t have a class set of band/Orff/string/guitar? Check out this workshop to recreate pop/classic songs using whatever you’ve got: some ukuleles, a keyboard, chair drumming, etc. The focus is getting students playing together quickly using free online resources. This can set the stage for personalized, small group inquiry music learning....

Creative Composers This workshop will provide quick and easy, hands-on, composition ideas that you can use in the Primary Music program tomorrow! This will include many different approaches incorporating instruments, popsicle sticks, stickers, pictures and MORE!! Whole class, centres, individual, and small group compositions will be explored in an engaging, fun, hands-on session. Clinician(s): Melissa...

Introduction to Dalcroze Eurhythmics Dalcroze Eurhythmics enables music students to experience musical ideas (such as rhythm, phrase, and harmony) through movement, before engaging in a cognitive reflection. It is a holistic approach, engaging body, mind, and spirit in a social, improvisational, enjoyable, and interactive setting. If you come, prepare to move to learn! Clinician: Sharon...

Games, Activities and Projects for Intermediate and High School Students Explore games and activities that move away traditional pen and paper tasks and make learning more fun. Delegates will learn time-tested activities that teach curriculum, develop fundamentals, help with review and build community. This hands-on workshop is geared to intermediate/senior grades with a focus on...

Single Reed Success! Strategies for improving the tone, intonation and dynamic control of your clarinet and saxophone players. Looking at the relatively few similarities but many differences between the two instruments will lead to a unique approach to each instrument and result in a better-balanced woodwind section for bands of any level. Clinician: Ralph DeLuca...

First Steps in Music: Vocal Development Lively session, developing accurate singing, folksongs, and games. Clinician: John Feierabend Focus: Pre K-3 Location: Webster B Sponsor: GIA/Harknett https://www.feierabendmusic.org/resources/?fbclid=IwAR3lo6GOrUYYH6qyoQWq4g0QviRYSH4oHxF2UdfC6Q_athuPJPSw3B7ODRU...

Special Ed. Rockstars: Open Rehearsal Open Rehearsal and Talk with Trevor Nicoll and the MacNab Special Ed Rockstars about their unique music program for students with a wide range of abilities. Clinician: Trevor Nicholl Focus: I/S Location: Webster A Sponsor: GIA/Harknett Special Ed Rockstars Open Rehearsal OMEA 2018 (Trevor Nicoll)...

Loose Parts Make Strong Learning Connections How do found objects and loose parts create learning through joyful play? Put student strengths at the centre of planning and assessment. Envision a classroom of behaviourally, emotionally and cognitively engaged music learners. Investigate inquiry-based learning. Discover musical provocations that spark student’s wonderings and reveal curriculum connections. Clinician: Jilian...

Teaching Ukulele: Setting a Foundation for Success! The ukulele is appearing in music programs for good reason. It engages students, allows for quick success, and develops musical, fine motor, and teamwork skills. This session will focus on the first several weeks of starting your program, and will include ideas to help get you through your...

Thank you to Sarah Arcand for donating this resource to our members. drive-download-20180827T003948Z-001...

Thank you to Sarah Arcand for donating the booklets to our members. drive-download-20180827T011751Z-001...