“How do I do that Wobbly Shaky Thing?” Vibrato and Shifting for Heterogeneous Elementary String Classes

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Elementary, Primary / Junior, Primary/Junior, Strings, Workshop Notes, Workshops

“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...

Light it Up Blue: Learning from and sharing music with our students who have autism

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Elementary, Grade 7/8, Workshop Notes, Workshops

Light it Up Blue: Learning from and sharing music with our students who have autism Sharing meaningful musical experiences with students with ASD is vital to a healthy school community. This workshop offers a glimpse into Stefanie’s toolkit including lesson plans,...

Storybooks That Sing

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Critical Literacy, Elementary, General, Orff, Primary / Junior, Primary/Junior, Workshop Notes, Workshops

Storybooks That Sing Teaching lessons using exceptional children’s authors. Literacy, dynamics, melody and other musical concepts. Clinician: Denise Gagne Focus: P/J Location: Albion C Sponsor: Theme and Variations OMEA 2018 Storybooks that Sing… Please login to...

Creative Composers

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Elementary, Orff, Primary / Junior, Primary/Junior, Workshop Notes, Workshops

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!!...

Introduction to Dalcroze Eurhythmics

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | classroom music, Dalcroze, Elementary, Primary / Junior, Primary/Junior, Workshop Notes, Workshops

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...

Elementary Resources available Funded by Ontario Ministry of Education

by OMEA | Jun 20, 2018 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Elementary, Grade 7/8, Primary / Junior, Primary/Junior

Music- The Arts, Grades 1-8 Curriculum Support – Master List Check out the master list of the Elementary Music Resources supporting the 2009 Curriculum Document. These resources are FREE.