Centre-Based Learning in the Music classroom

Participants will rotate through centres that teach musical concepts while supporting music literacy through inquiry. In this workshop, participants will explore basic Orff activities, participate in music games that teach specific musical concepts, learn basic steps...

Let the Music Speak!

Talk less–play, sing, move, listen and create more! This workshop is filled with active ideas to discover, explore and reflect upon the fundamental concepts and elements of music. Experience/explore how your students can be delightfully engaged when experiencing...

Kindergarten “Komposers”

This workshop will provide quick and easy, hands-on, composition ideas that you can use in the Kindergarten program tomorrow! This will include many different approaches incorporating iPads, instruments, popsicle sticks, and pictures. Whole class, centres, individual,...

Guided Groups in Theory

Borrowing from Literacy and Numeracy pedagogy, using small groups to teach theory allows for differentiation and teaching specifically to each student’s level. The workshop will show how to set up the small groups as well as solving the problem of what to do with the...

Exploring Timbre through Inquiry-based Learning

This workshop will discuss how inquiry-based learning can be used to help students develop a thorough understanding of the concept of vocal and instrumental timbre in a fun engaging way. Lesson plans, graphic organizers and rubrics will be provided for participants to...

Success in Strings

In this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to explore best practices and strategies for creating success from the start in the beginning strings program. The workshop will focus on: setting a solid foundation, ensuring wise instrument choices, guiding...