2009-2010 Workshop Schedule

Graduate Credit for Workshops process.

   Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer

   Fall

Minnesota Orff Chapter Workshop - How'd They Learn That? ... Process Teaching with Jim Solomon 

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 304

Sing, move, clap, dance, improvise, jam, play congas, recorders, and Orff instruments. Perform a great variety of kid tested pieces, then analyze the process utilized in teaching each piece.

Kodály Chapter of Minnesota Workshop - First Steps in Music with Dr. John Feierabend

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 304

Dr. John Feierabend is considered one of the leading authorities on music and movement development in early childhood. He is a Professor of Music and the Director of the Music Education Division at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford and is a past President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators. Dr. Feierabend makes frequent presentations both in the United States and abroad and is the author of over 60 books, articles, CDs, DVDs and videotapes.

Minnesota Orff Chapter Workshop - Make It Your Own with Betsy Kipperman

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 304

One of the essential tenets of the Schulwerk is that kids be allowed, encouraged, and expected to have a sense of ownership when learning concepts or performing pieces. Ownership offers opportunities for the student to achieve mastery and artistry. BUT, how do you get there, and how do you get your students there? During this workshop participants will explore ways to tailor lessons for their students' specific needs. Through movement, drama, singing, and playing activities, participants will discover new ways to present information to studens in order to make it their own.

Kodály Chapter of Minnesota Workshop - Practice, Polish, and Perform - The Kodály Process Applied to the Choral Setting with Dr. Angela Broeker

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 304

This workshop explores ways to teach choral music to children's choirs while presenting and practicing musical literacy. Participants will receive helpful tips on polishing music for performance, including instructions in vowel and consonant production, as well as, solutions for common choral challenges. A packet of music appropriate for young choirs will serve as repertoire for the day.

   Winter
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Minnesota Orff Chapter Workshop Sharing

Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 304

Join us for our Chapter Sharing. Featuring local presenters, tried and true lesson plans and more! Come sing, say, dance and play. If you would like to present, contact the MN Orff President, Julie Moore.

Spring
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Kodály Chapter of Minnesota Workshop - African-American Songs and Singing Games with

Ivy Rawlins Ward

Saturday, Feb. 13
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location to be announced.

Minnesota Orff Chapter Workshop - Moving on Up with Kris Olson

Saturday, March 6
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 304

Starting with babies and toddlers in the parent/child music class setting, we'll move on up through preschool, kindergarten and elementary aged children. Discover ways to use movement to strengthen musical skills, increase musicality and create avenues for creativity and growth.

Summer

Workshops in Piano Pedagogy

June 14-18, 2010

Kodály Chapter of Minnesota Sharing 

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
McNeely Hall, Room 100

Join us for our Chapter Sharing.

Graduate Credit for Workshops

MUSW 501  Workshop Essay, 1 cr.
Fee: $125

Process for obtaining graduate credit from the University of St. Thomas:

Attend three Kodály, three Orff, or a combination of three Orff and Kodály Saturday workshops. Chapter Sharing workshops are excluded from graduate credit.

OR

Attend at least five Piano Pedagogy workshops during the annual summer workshop week held in June.

OR

Attend an orchestra concert, an opera, and spend time in the museum - including pre and post sessions - during the annual Opera, MN Orchestra, and Weisman Art Museum teacher workshops held in April.

AND

Write a brief description of each session. Include:

Session title
Presenter's name
Date of workshop
Identify the salient points presented
Discuss how the topic and presentation may or may not inform or impact your teaching.

Papers must be double-spaced and typed in Times New Roman or Times font. 
 - Allow for one page per workshop
 - Include a cover page with the following information (all items are required):

Date
Name
Phone
Email address
Mailing address
Date of birth
Social Security number OR UST identification number (one of these is required)

Please send/fax/email to:

GPME Graduate Credit Workshops
University of St. Thomas                                          Phone: (651) 962-5870
2115 Summit Ave., LOR 103                                    Fax: (651) 962-5886
St. Paul, MN  55105                                                Email: gradmusic@stthomas.edu