Singing in the Junior Brain Move, sing, listen, play and think! Research shows that music class exercises minds, influencing achievement across the curriculum. This hands-on session presents engaging activities that are examples of how to set brains in action in the Junior music program, and introduces ways of upgrading typical activities to enhance the cognitive...

Drumline and Electronics The basics of running a Drumline and the incorporation of electronics and sampling to further enhance performance. Includes demonstration group: W.H.Morden Marching Band. Clinician: Andrew Thies Focus: I/S Location: Chedoke C Sponsor: Counterpoint 2018 Morden Exercise Package Thies_DrumlineandElectronics...

Pulling off the “Pulled Together” Choir Do you fear the last-minute choir assignment? Or leading singers under tricky conditions? Whether it is mixed-ages, singers of vastly different abilities, limited resources or budget, we will share tools to support educators. This will include active participation from attendees in warm-ups, movement-based pedagogy, and sight-reading repertoire to develop...

Chantons, dansons: Songs, games and dances in French An active workshop of songs, dances and linguistic games for those learning French. Repertoire includes finger plays, musical word games, simple dances and mnemonic ditties to reinforce tricky points of grammar. Participants will be introduced to some old favorites with a linguistic twist, as well as some...

Go With the Flow – synthesizing assessment and technology (Google Apps tools) The landscape of teaching and learning is shifting. How might we create places of deep learning with our students and communities? Use technology in your teaching practice to connect thinking, extend learning, curate portfolios, and gather documentation for assessment with the Google Apps....

Reflections of Canada Revisited: Reading Session Reflections of Canada (John Barron, editor, first edition) is now published as a second edition in the Cypress Choral Music Singing the Circle series featuring 50 choral arrangements of Canadian folk songs derived from Indigenous, French, and English Canadian traditions. Reading session with activities, pedagogical and performance ideas for...

“The Bottom Line”: Low Brass Basics This workshop provides an opportunity to explore all aspects of low brass development (baritone, euphonium, tuba, in particular) technique, trouble-shooting, recruitment and retention as well as share appropriate repertoire and resources designed to enhance your low brass section in any instrumental band or orchestral program at the intermediate or...

Social Justice through Music: The Bigger Picture This workshop will explore various social justice/equity issues through music using culturally relevant pedagogy in your intermediate/senior classrooms. Using the critical analysis and critical thinking processes, we will examine various pop/rock/folk song music and lyrics as well as compose/create/perform your own groups original rap. Clinician: Mary Ann Fratia...

A Young Singer’s Journey Part 1 of 2 Linda and Eileen will share their secrets for getting children to read and sing in tune. Clinician: Linda Beaupre and Eileen Baldwin Focus: All Location: Wellington Sponsor: Hal Leonard OMEA handout Beaupre Baldwin Hamilton ON 2018...

Sparking Your Brain Power Using Genius Hour: Fostering Creativity and Initiative within Integrated Arts Projects in the Music Classroom Ever wonder how to engage all learners in your classroom, allow students to explore, be creative, and be leaders of their learning? This hands-on workshop will introduce the Genius Hour model, explore mini lessons that will...

Effective Strategies for Teaching Jazz to Beginners This session will present numerous techniques and materials that are relevant to beginners while being rooted in the jazz tradition. Clinician: Michael Sweeney Focus: I Location: Beckett Sponsor: Hal Leonard Sweeney-Beginning Jazz...

“How do I do that Wobbly Shaky Thing?” Vibrato and Shifting for Heterogeneous Elementary String Classes Shifting and vibrato are foundational skills that foster artistry in young string students. In this session, string educators will acquire a sequence of instruction from a variety of pedagogical resources, learn how to address common shifting/vibrato challenges, and explore...

Singing Games New singing games to use to assist many concepts. Clinician: Denise Gagne Focus: P/J Location: Webster A Sponsor: Theme and Variations OMEA Singing Games 2018...

Help! I’m Teaching Music en Français! Don’t Get Lost in Translation! Examine how to navigate the challenges of teaching the Grade 1-6 music curriculum to French Immersion students. Experience French songs and games, soundscapes, recorder materials and instrumental accompaniments that will integrate French Language learning with rich music experiences. Through these activities, your students will...

Music and Mental Health: How Music Classes Can Support Mental Health and Build Resilience How can a dynamic, creative music program support and promote mental health? Resources like Supporting Minds (2013) and the “Caring Adult” initiative will help us find new ways to create “mentally healthy” classrooms. We’ll see how music classes are a natural...