WORKSHOPS 2022-2023
We are so excited to continue offering workshops in person once again next year. Our first workshop for the upcoming school year is October 7-8. Registration will be available in the fall for all 2022-2023 workshops. Check back in the fall for the most up to date details and information.
IDAHO WORKSHOPS
October 7-8, 2022, 8:30am-4:00pm: Matthew Stensrud
Real Life Community Church (Nampa, ID)
120 14th Ave. South, Nampa, ID, 83651
Real Life Community Church (Nampa, ID)
120 14th Ave. South, Nampa, ID, 83651
About the Workshop:
Day 1: With the implementation of Responsive Classroom in elementary schools across the country, music educators can be an influential voice in the successful use of this process based, community driven and exploration centered approach. Today, we’ll learn more about the basics of Responsive Classroom, how it looks in the elementary classroom, and why Responsive Classroom is a natural fit within Orff Schulwerk. So let’s play, sing, speak, dance, move, and create!
Day 2: There’s always a place for creation – a folk dance with a twist, a chance to explore the xylophone, or an opportunity to see what your body can do with one word – but pulling these ideas from our students can be challenging. Let’s go back to the Schulwerk roots of playfulness, discovery, and wonder as we explore these ideas and more through student-led choices, improvisation, risk-taking, and more. We’ll unearth the unexpected, so join us on the journey!
About Matthew: Matthew Stensrud is an internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Elementary Music and Movement Teacher and currently teaches PK-4 music and movement at Sidwell Friends Lower School in Washington, DC. He received his Master of Music Education from George Mason University and Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, is an Orff Schulwerk approved Teacher Educator of Movement, and teaches Movement Levels in New Jersey and Oregon. Matthew is also on AOSA National Board of Trustees as a representative for region 5 and was a key content contributor to the book Responsive Classroom for Music, Art, PE and Other Special Areas. He is also well-known on social media as @MisterSOrff and offers newsletters through his website www.mistersorff.com and mentoring, lesson plans, and more on his Patreon page, www.patreon.com/mistersorff.
Day 1: With the implementation of Responsive Classroom in elementary schools across the country, music educators can be an influential voice in the successful use of this process based, community driven and exploration centered approach. Today, we’ll learn more about the basics of Responsive Classroom, how it looks in the elementary classroom, and why Responsive Classroom is a natural fit within Orff Schulwerk. So let’s play, sing, speak, dance, move, and create!
Day 2: There’s always a place for creation – a folk dance with a twist, a chance to explore the xylophone, or an opportunity to see what your body can do with one word – but pulling these ideas from our students can be challenging. Let’s go back to the Schulwerk roots of playfulness, discovery, and wonder as we explore these ideas and more through student-led choices, improvisation, risk-taking, and more. We’ll unearth the unexpected, so join us on the journey!
About Matthew: Matthew Stensrud is an internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Elementary Music and Movement Teacher and currently teaches PK-4 music and movement at Sidwell Friends Lower School in Washington, DC. He received his Master of Music Education from George Mason University and Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, is an Orff Schulwerk approved Teacher Educator of Movement, and teaches Movement Levels in New Jersey and Oregon. Matthew is also on AOSA National Board of Trustees as a representative for region 5 and was a key content contributor to the book Responsive Classroom for Music, Art, PE and Other Special Areas. He is also well-known on social media as @MisterSOrff and offers newsletters through his website www.mistersorff.com and mentoring, lesson plans, and more on his Patreon page, www.patreon.com/mistersorff.
January , 2023, 8:30am-4:00pm: Chapter Share
Location TBD
2022 National Conference Chapter Share
Join us as our scholarship recipients, members, and Board share out what they learned from the national conference in November.
Join us as our scholarship recipients, members, and Board share out what they learned from the national conference in November.
February, 2023, 8:30am-4:00pm: David Rowe
Location TBD
About the Workshop:
About David: A Nebraska native and Midwesterner at heart, David Row now lives and teaches in the Kansas City Metro. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory, completed Orff Schulwerk Master level certification, and has extensive experience with critical thinking in the arts. Find more ideas about music education on David's blog, www.makemomentsmatter.org.
About David: A Nebraska native and Midwesterner at heart, David Row now lives and teaches in the Kansas City Metro. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory, completed Orff Schulwerk Master level certification, and has extensive experience with critical thinking in the arts. Find more ideas about music education on David's blog, www.makemomentsmatter.org.
More Idaho Workshop Info.
MORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Various Dates: Idaho Orff Chapter Meetings, Online
These sessions are a fun way to see your music teachers across the state and help you earn PD credit. Check your email regularly for info. about upcoming dates and sessions. If you don't regularly receive our emails, click here to let us know you would like to be added to the email list, send an email to idahoorff@gmail.com, or visit our facebook page, Friends of Idaho Orff, to see when the next session is. You'll also find information posted on our homepage as these sessions are scheduled throughout the year.
IMEA All State Honors Orff Ensemble: February 2-4, 2023
Idaho Orff and IMEA welcome back the Elementary Orff Ensemble to the 2023 IMEA Professional Development Conference at Idaho State University in Pocatello, February 2-4, 2023! The directing team of Orff Specialists David Thaxton from Reno, Nevada, and Ardith Collins of New York City, will be singing, speaking, moving, and playing with elementary students, 4th – 6th grades, Thursday and Friday, February 2nd and 3rd with a performance on Saturday morning, February 4.
Interested students should be able to match pitch and keep a steady pulse and must be recommended by their music teacher. Students from around the state, outside of the Pocatello area, will be welcomed but must be housed in a local hotel room with a parent or guardian or with family/friends in the area with a parent or guardian.
Student fees for this All-State opportunity are $155 and include lunch, snacks, necessary music, and the Idaho Orff/ IMEA Elementary Ensemble T Shirt. Registration will begin on October 2 with forms and fees due on November 28.
Our Orff team will be looking for adult volunteers to assist with this wonderful adventure! For questions or to sign up to help please email one of us:
Lori Conlon Khan – lorick@uidaho.edu
Shirley VanPaepeghem – SHIRLEYVP@msn.com
Miranda Rupp – miranda.rupp@boiseschools.org
Interested students should be able to match pitch and keep a steady pulse and must be recommended by their music teacher. Students from around the state, outside of the Pocatello area, will be welcomed but must be housed in a local hotel room with a parent or guardian or with family/friends in the area with a parent or guardian.
Student fees for this All-State opportunity are $155 and include lunch, snacks, necessary music, and the Idaho Orff/ IMEA Elementary Ensemble T Shirt. Registration will begin on October 2 with forms and fees due on November 28.
Our Orff team will be looking for adult volunteers to assist with this wonderful adventure! For questions or to sign up to help please email one of us:
Lori Conlon Khan – lorick@uidaho.edu
Shirley VanPaepeghem – SHIRLEYVP@msn.com
Miranda Rupp – miranda.rupp@boiseschools.org
November 2-5, 2022: AOSA Professional Development Conference,
Kansas City, Missouri
Join music teachers and AOSA members from all over the nation to learn and grow in the Orff Schulwerk process through incredible professional development, events, and networking. See the registration info. and deadlines below and visit the AOSA website to officially register.
Early Bird Registration July1-Sept. 14: $309 regular, $199 retired/students, $620 non-members
Pre-Registration Sept. 15-Oct. 13: $329 regular, $220 retired/students, $679 non-members
On-Site Registration: $439 regular, $279 retired/students, $799 non-members
Keep in mind that each year IOSA offers scholarships to attend either national conference or levels training. While the deadline has passed for scholarships to the 2021 conference, we will open up scholarships for the 2022 national conference in spring 2022
Early Bird Registration July1-Sept. 14: $309 regular, $199 retired/students, $620 non-members
Pre-Registration Sept. 15-Oct. 13: $329 regular, $220 retired/students, $679 non-members
On-Site Registration: $439 regular, $279 retired/students, $799 non-members
Keep in mind that each year IOSA offers scholarships to attend either national conference or levels training. While the deadline has passed for scholarships to the 2021 conference, we will open up scholarships for the 2022 national conference in spring 2022
WORKSHOPS 2023-2024
October 2023 Workshop, 8:30am-4:00pm: Presenter TBD
Location TBD
Check back soon for more info!
January 2024 Chapter Share, 8:30am-4:00pm: Presenter TBD
Location TBD
Join us as we continue the tradition of learning from our scholarship recipients.
February 2024, 8:30am-4:00pm: Kate Miller Workshop,
Location TBD
The Volumes and You! What YOU can do!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you look at the Music for Children Orff Schulwerk Volumes? Are you afraid to admit that you don’t use the volumes like you think you should? You are not alone!
This presentation gives a ‘down to earth’ perspective of how to use the volumes! Ideas and suggestions are shared to help get you started using and understanding the volumes like an Orff teacher should!
Location TBD
The Volumes and You! What YOU can do!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you look at the Music for Children Orff Schulwerk Volumes? Are you afraid to admit that you don’t use the volumes like you think you should? You are not alone!
This presentation gives a ‘down to earth’ perspective of how to use the volumes! Ideas and suggestions are shared to help get you started using and understanding the volumes like an Orff teacher should!
WORKSHOPS 2021-2022
IDAHO WORKSHOPS
October 1-2, 2021, 8:30am-4:00pm: Kris Olsen Workshop
Real Life Community Church (Nampa, ID)
120 14th Ave. South, Nampa, ID, 83651
Music and Movement for Everyone!
In this 2-day workshop, Kris will share her favorite Orff based lesson for students of all ages. For our youngest students, we’ll explore adapted folk dance, fanciful finger plays, silly songs, and the world of pretend. For older children, we’ll build rhythmic skills through body percussion, cup passing, barred instruments, and bucket drumming. Woven throughout will be lots of movement to support creativity, musicality, and artistry.
Real Life Community Church (Nampa, ID)
120 14th Ave. South, Nampa, ID, 83651
Music and Movement for Everyone!
In this 2-day workshop, Kris will share her favorite Orff based lesson for students of all ages. For our youngest students, we’ll explore adapted folk dance, fanciful finger plays, silly songs, and the world of pretend. For older children, we’ll build rhythmic skills through body percussion, cup passing, barred instruments, and bucket drumming. Woven throughout will be lots of movement to support creativity, musicality, and artistry.
April 9, 2022, 8:30am-4:00pm: Chapter Share,
In Person, Birch Elementary
6900 Birch Lane, Nampa, ID
2021 National Conference Chapter Share
Join us as our scholarship recipients, members, and Board share out what they learned from the national conference in November.
In Person, Birch Elementary
6900 Birch Lane, Nampa, ID
2021 National Conference Chapter Share
Join us as our scholarship recipients, members, and Board share out what they learned from the national conference in November.
WORKSHOPS 2020-2021
IDAHO WORKSHOPS
October 2-3, 2020: Kate Bright Workshop, Online
Join Kate Bright as she takes you around the school in 80 beats! In this workshop, participants will explore the world of the Orff process and find new ways to sing, say, move, and play - with a special focus on the recorder. By using simple speech patterns, folk dances and easily created/obtainable manipulatives, teachers will learn how to process rhythms inside and outside the world of 4/4.
Join Kate Bright as she takes you around the school in 80 beats! In this workshop, participants will explore the world of the Orff process and find new ways to sing, say, move, and play - with a special focus on the recorder. By using simple speech patterns, folk dances and easily created/obtainable manipulatives, teachers will learn how to process rhythms inside and outside the world of 4/4.
January 23, 2021: Annual Chapter Share, Online
Scholarship recipients and members shared out what they had learned from the International Orff Conference in November.
Scholarship recipients and members shared out what they had learned from the International Orff Conference in November.
February 20, 2021: Multiple Clinicians Workshop, Online
Thom Bordun- Rhythms and Rhymes for Live and Virtual Times
Whether you teach live, blended or completely virtual, this is the session for you. Teachers will be invited into the familiar language of rhythm and rhyme through singing games that engage students both in live classrooms as well as virtual experiences. Using both the Orff approach and Kodaly method sequence, Thom shares activities that meet the conceptual needs of your Fall lessons while addressing the "lost" skills from possible school closures last Spring. Additionally, suggestions and strategies for play-alongs and skill building are shared. The handout will include a complete process and bibliography of children's literature titles used or referenced.
Whether you teach live, blended or completely virtual, this is the session for you. Teachers will be invited into the familiar language of rhythm and rhyme through singing games that engage students both in live classrooms as well as virtual experiences. Using both the Orff approach and Kodaly method sequence, Thom shares activities that meet the conceptual needs of your Fall lessons while addressing the "lost" skills from possible school closures last Spring. Additionally, suggestions and strategies for play-alongs and skill building are shared. The handout will include a complete process and bibliography of children's literature titles used or referenced.
Paul Cribari-
Check back soon for more info!
Check back soon for more info!
Paul Weller- Movement and Melody: Continuing the Orff Process Through Multiple Teaching Scenarios
We can still sing, say, dance and play as we go from Distance learning to hybrid to all in person. Whatever our situation and our safety concerns, we can make music and dance and use these experiences to pull our students through all these changes.
We can still sing, say, dance and play as we go from Distance learning to hybrid to all in person. Whatever our situation and our safety concerns, we can make music and dance and use these experiences to pull our students through all these changes.
Saturday, April 24, 10am: Lori Conlon Khan, Online
Lori will share a number of things including Orff piggyback songs, history of the Schulwerk, speech pieces with movement, utilizing chidren's books to create a sound story, and will highlight the song "Ding, Dong, Digga Digga, Dong" from Volume 1. You are sure to gain something from this workshop and won't want to miss it!
Lori will share a number of things including Orff piggyback songs, history of the Schulwerk, speech pieces with movement, utilizing chidren's books to create a sound story, and will highlight the song "Ding, Dong, Digga Digga, Dong" from Volume 1. You are sure to gain something from this workshop and won't want to miss it!
