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As elementary music teachers, we will share lots of ways we give feedback in the music classroom, after performances and even at home! This hands-on workshop will explore the value of music centers and other simple strategies that you can implement right away. luxmore_morewithmusicassessment_1 luxmore_morewithmusicassessment_2...

This workshop addresses inquiry based learning with the use of technology in secondary music classrooms. We will explore the use of iPads and inquiry to leverage meaningful learning opportunities applicable to the three strands in the Ontario Music Curriculum. dalgleish_inquirytech_frisession1...

Music teachers are busy people, to say the least. This workshop will provide you with methods to help improve your organization of lessons, classroom practices, music cataloguing system, and large-scale overnight trips. saresky_session1_organized-chaos (PPTx File)...

“Do, or do not?  There is only TRY!”  Let’s shift our focus to what kids CAN do!  Through hands-on activities and group discussion, we will cover practical accommodations for students with a variety of special needs, including MID, LEAP, students with physical challenges, and those requiring religious accommodations. becker_accommodations-in-music_1...

How might hip-hop music inspire creativity in ways that affirm students’ developing identities? This workshop will provide an overview of hip-hop history, its art forms, and the culture’s impact on youth. Participants will discuss perceptions of hip-hop and will walk away with lesson plan ideas and resources. millares_each-one-teach-one-possibilities-for-engaged-pedagogy...

Ever wonder how to engage all learners in your classroom and creative a supportive sense of community? This workshop explores games and ideas that help explore ways to use and reinforce musical skills while having the students be the creators. bean_lets-create-improvisational-ideas-that-resonate-enjoyment_pages-1-2...

In this session, I will identify risk factors that lead to students acting out. Activities adapted from Eric Jensen’s “Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind: Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement”, plus findings from John Hattie’s work, will be explained and applied to music education. These techniques work to engage all students, not just the challenging...

This presentation is geared towards those who teach 2, 3 or 4 grade split music classes or combined classes. With so much going on in one class it can be a big challenge to come up with projects to keep your students engaged. This workshop will provide project ideas for research/analysis, performance, composition and culminating...

Explore ways to improvise, arrange, and compose with small and large instrumental and vocal groups. How to get input from students and prevent a ‘free for all’. Provide a classroom atmosphere conducive for creativity in the classroom and teacher sanity. karas_arrangecompose_satsession3...

Imagine a string education curriculum designed to empower and inspire the next generation of string teachers with playing skills, technology, and creativity for teaching both classical and contemporary, popular music in American culture today. By adding ARTS, we will turning STEM into STEAM and your string program with have a super charged STEAM engine! By breaking down the building blocks of music and using Garageband, iPad and iPhone, this unique clinic will...

Diwali is one of the best-known Hindu festivals. It is a New Year festival and takes place in the autumn around October and November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. We would like to recognize Manju Durairaj...

Newfoundland and Labrador is a province with a folk musical heritage based on the Irish, English and Cornish traditions that were brought to its shores centuries ago. Newfoundland and Labrador is more Irish than Scottish, unlike its neighbouring provinces. Newfoundland music, while quite obviously Celtic and seafaring in its orientation, is in some cases quite...

Come travel across Canada and experience the music of this beautiful country! Using picture books, movement activities and instruments, we will go through many traditional folk songs, current songs, artists and traditions. Explore Pow Wows, barn dances, sea shanties, and prairie jigs. Come prepared to sing, move and play! kazemzadehpettifer_ocanadarocks_evaluation kazemzadehpettifer_ocanadarocks_butterfly1 kazemzadehpettifer_ocanadarocks_songlist kazemzadehpettifer_ocanadarocks_flunkyjim kazemzadehpettifer_ocanadarocks_fortybelow kazemzadehpettifer_ocanadarocks_oldgrandma...