PAST WORKSHOPS OF THE 2014-2015 SEASON
September 13, 2014 Singing Games for Solo Singing & Developing Cooperative Spirits in Musical Play with Cecile Johnson
Experience fun singing games selected and sequenced through the grades in order to teach and encourage both individual and group participation; cooperation, fair play, social manners, grace, and joy while developing musical literacy.
Topics to Consider
Cecile Johnson has recently retired as the elementary music specialist at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Denton, Texas where she taught for 25 years with a total of 39 years teaching experience in Massachusetts, Iowa and Texas. She is a certified Kodály music specialist and respected children’s choral conductor. She recently received the Organization of American Kodály Educators Outstanding Educator of the Year Award at the 2012 Phoenix National OAKE Conference and at the 2012 TCDA Convention was given an Excellence in Choral Teaching Award . She was the founder and director of the award- winning Woodrow Wilson All-Star Choir whose work received many superior ratings in contest and was selected three times to perform at the prestigious TMEA Convention in San Antonio as a selected elementary honor choir. Her choir students also have participated in the North Texas Children’s Choir program since its inception and the Denton 5th Grade Honor Choir. Mrs. Johnson has served on the national board of OAKE , was Past President of Kodály Educators of Texas, a proud teacher of more than 50 singers who have sung in the OAKE National Honor choirs and was conference chair for 2 national OAKE conferences in 2002 and again in 2010. Mrs. Johnson received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Lowell in Massachusetts and her Master of Music degree from the University of Northern Iowa. She completed her national OAKE Certification in Kodály Studies at the University of North Texas. She teaches music pedagogy in college classes, is a trainer of teachers in several Kodály certification programs, has been a mentor to many student teachers , a frequent guest conductor for honor choirs and invited clinician at local, state and national conferences. She currently is the Elementary Music Editor with RhythmBee.com.
Topics to Consider
- Procedures and Parameters
- Reasons for Rules /Consequences
- Cooperative vs. Competitive
- Sequence and Skills
- Importance of a Caring Environment
- Encouraging Each Singer Alone and in the Group
Cecile Johnson has recently retired as the elementary music specialist at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Denton, Texas where she taught for 25 years with a total of 39 years teaching experience in Massachusetts, Iowa and Texas. She is a certified Kodály music specialist and respected children’s choral conductor. She recently received the Organization of American Kodály Educators Outstanding Educator of the Year Award at the 2012 Phoenix National OAKE Conference and at the 2012 TCDA Convention was given an Excellence in Choral Teaching Award . She was the founder and director of the award- winning Woodrow Wilson All-Star Choir whose work received many superior ratings in contest and was selected three times to perform at the prestigious TMEA Convention in San Antonio as a selected elementary honor choir. Her choir students also have participated in the North Texas Children’s Choir program since its inception and the Denton 5th Grade Honor Choir. Mrs. Johnson has served on the national board of OAKE , was Past President of Kodály Educators of Texas, a proud teacher of more than 50 singers who have sung in the OAKE National Honor choirs and was conference chair for 2 national OAKE conferences in 2002 and again in 2010. Mrs. Johnson received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Lowell in Massachusetts and her Master of Music degree from the University of Northern Iowa. She completed her national OAKE Certification in Kodály Studies at the University of North Texas. She teaches music pedagogy in college classes, is a trainer of teachers in several Kodály certification programs, has been a mentor to many student teachers , a frequent guest conductor for honor choirs and invited clinician at local, state and national conferences. She currently is the Elementary Music Editor with RhythmBee.com.
November 1, 2014 Using Multi-Cultural Literature as a Springboard for Musical Discovery with Jacki Kelly-McHale
The use of children's literature in the music classroom has become a very popular practice in recent years. Children's literature offers opportunities for musical exploration and discovery as well as ways to connect with classroom teachers and support literacy development. This workshop will focus on ways that music teachers can use multicultural literature to facilitate musical discovery through listening, creating, playing, and singing. Adaptations of common literacy strategies that are used in elementary classrooms will also be presented for use in the music classroom with an emphasis on connections to Kodály pedagogy. Stories from Japan, Mexico, Ghana, and the Lelaneau area of Michigan will be the focus of this workshop.
Jacqueline Kelly-McHale is an associate professor and the coordinator of music education at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. Kelly-McHale’s research focuses on culturally responsive teaching in k-12 music classrooms, the role of social justice in music teacher education programs, and composition in k-12 classrooms. She has published articles in Journal of Research in Music Education and Mountain Lake Reader. Kelly-McHale is an active clinician having presented workshops at state and national conferences. She also serves as a consultant for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Institute for Learning, Access and Training and the Ravinia Festival’s Reach, Teach, and Play programs. Kelly-McHale earned her doctorate at Northwestern University. A MA in music education from The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and a BS in music education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She also earned a Kódaly mastery certificate and has completed levels in both the Orff and Dalcroze approaches to music education.
Jacqueline Kelly-McHale is an associate professor and the coordinator of music education at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. Kelly-McHale’s research focuses on culturally responsive teaching in k-12 music classrooms, the role of social justice in music teacher education programs, and composition in k-12 classrooms. She has published articles in Journal of Research in Music Education and Mountain Lake Reader. Kelly-McHale is an active clinician having presented workshops at state and national conferences. She also serves as a consultant for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Institute for Learning, Access and Training and the Ravinia Festival’s Reach, Teach, and Play programs. Kelly-McHale earned her doctorate at Northwestern University. A MA in music education from The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and a BS in music education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She also earned a Kódaly mastery certificate and has completed levels in both the Orff and Dalcroze approaches to music education.
February 28, 2015 A Piece of "CAKE" with the CAKE Board Members
Assessments, Folk Song Collections and Choral Rehearsals, Oh My!
It'll all feel like a "Piece of Cake" after this workshop!
The first portion of our workshop will focus on the use of formative assessments to develop a solid musical foundation at the primary grades (K-1). Through songs and play, educators can assess our youngest learners in a nurturing environment that fosters a growth mindset and encourages students to take risks. Self-assessment, peer-assessment, performance rubrics and possibilities for differentiated instruction will be discussed. Presented by Janell Bjorklund
In the second section of our workshop, participants will engage in the multitude of musical experiences that can accompany folk songs. Workshop attendees will discuss how to creatively use their song collections to master many musical skills. Using material for intermediate grades (3-5), we will sing, play, read, write, improvise, perform in multiple parts, discuss form, listen, inner hear, and perform on instruments. Presented by Jamie Parker
At first glance, the elementary school choir rehearsal can seem daunting. However, with the proper techniques and a well-armed bag of tools rehearsals can become the perfect place to create beautiful music with young musicians. This session will focus on strong warm-up technique, sorting singers into parts and selecting appropriate repertoire for the young choral singer. Our president, Rachel Rosellini, will be our guide. Join us!
It'll all feel like a "Piece of Cake" after this workshop!
The first portion of our workshop will focus on the use of formative assessments to develop a solid musical foundation at the primary grades (K-1). Through songs and play, educators can assess our youngest learners in a nurturing environment that fosters a growth mindset and encourages students to take risks. Self-assessment, peer-assessment, performance rubrics and possibilities for differentiated instruction will be discussed. Presented by Janell Bjorklund
In the second section of our workshop, participants will engage in the multitude of musical experiences that can accompany folk songs. Workshop attendees will discuss how to creatively use their song collections to master many musical skills. Using material for intermediate grades (3-5), we will sing, play, read, write, improvise, perform in multiple parts, discuss form, listen, inner hear, and perform on instruments. Presented by Jamie Parker
At first glance, the elementary school choir rehearsal can seem daunting. However, with the proper techniques and a well-armed bag of tools rehearsals can become the perfect place to create beautiful music with young musicians. This session will focus on strong warm-up technique, sorting singers into parts and selecting appropriate repertoire for the young choral singer. Our president, Rachel Rosellini, will be our guide. Join us!
April 11, 2015 Kodály and Orff: Stronger Together with Andrew Ellingsen
Music educators often feel pressured to choose between Orff Schulwerk and Kodály. Why choose when you can have both? This workshop will highlight how these two active music-making approaches can not only co-exist in the music classroom but can strengthen one another. Attendees will participate in a variety of activities in which Orff and Kodály philosophies intertwine to create musically meaningful experiences for students.
Andrew Ellingsen teaches elementary music at John Cline Elementary and General Music Methods at Luther College in Decorah, IA. He earned his B.A. at Luther College and his M.A.M.E. at the University of St. Thomas with a dual concentration in Kodály and Orff Schulwerk. He has served on the OAKE national board, is a Past President of both the Midwest Kodály Music Educators of America and the Kodály Chapter of Minnesota, and was on the board for Minnesota Orff. Ellingsen also teaches in the SMU Orff Course in Dallas and has presented at both OAKE and AOSA national conferences.
Andrew Ellingsen teaches elementary music at John Cline Elementary and General Music Methods at Luther College in Decorah, IA. He earned his B.A. at Luther College and his M.A.M.E. at the University of St. Thomas with a dual concentration in Kodály and Orff Schulwerk. He has served on the OAKE national board, is a Past President of both the Midwest Kodály Music Educators of America and the Kodály Chapter of Minnesota, and was on the board for Minnesota Orff. Ellingsen also teaches in the SMU Orff Course in Dallas and has presented at both OAKE and AOSA national conferences.