“The Bottom Line”: Low Brass Basics

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Band, Workshop Notes, Workshops

“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...

Social Justice through Music: The Bigger Picture

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Secondary, Workshop Notes, Workshops

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...

A Young Singer’s Journey Part 1 of 2

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Choir, Choral, classroom music, Workshop Notes, Workshops

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...

Sparking Your Brain Power Using Genius Hour: Fostering Creativity and Initiative within Integrated Arts Projects in the Music Classroom

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

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?...

Effective Strategies for Teaching Jazz to Beginners

by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Band, Grade 7/8, Jazz, Secondary, Workshop Notes, Workshops

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...

“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...