From Page to Stage

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

Does winter and spring concert planning stress you out? Are you stumped for new ideas and themes? Do you have trouble figuring out how to possibly incorporate all age levels? Are you interested in finding out how to put on a musical theatre production at your school?...

A Song for Everyone

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

This workshop will focus on strategies for supporting our students with exceptionalities, both in the general classroom setting and in Life Skills or other self contained classes. Participants will be presented with case studies to examine and will be given the...

Learning Through the Arts

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

Let’s explore ways to integrate Dance, Drama and Music in a journey through the Arts! Participants will actively engage in lessons that are designed around a theme, where the Creative Process and Elements have been used as a guide for planning rich learning...

Putting the Polish on your Jazz Ensemble

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

This presentation will discuss the process of going beyond notes and rhythms with your student jazz ensemble.Ways to approach teaching students about the roles of the instruments in the jazz ensemble, interpreting jazz rhythms, phrasing, section playing, dynamics, and...

Jazz Improvisation

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

Beginning Stages is a method for jazz improvisation in the band class. Strategies will be discussed on how to develop skills, comfort level, and performance improvisation with an understanding of how to create, write out, and perform original solos. A live...