Thoughtful Process in the General Music Classroom

This workshop is Sponsored by Iowa Music Educators Association.

Music Educators have a unique opportunity to engage children in not only the art of making music but in the art of creative thinking. In an educational landscape that frequently narrows the focus, music educators can invite students to take the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, timbre and expressive control and utilize them in ways that impact the whole.

During this workshop educators will explore the possibilities for teaching musical elements through the Orff Schulwerk Process of Imitation, Exploration and Improvisation. Educators will utilize various structures to engage students in thinking about the music they make. These structures will encourage student collaboration and the transfer of ideas and knowledge across curricular content.

NOTE: Registration information is available at http://www.tinyurl.com/playfulprocess/

For questions in regards to this training, please contact Nathan Kelley at 319-688-1140 or email kelley.nathan@iccsd.k12.ia.us . There is a $25.00 workshop fee for IMEA members and a $35.00 workshop fee for nonmembers. To download the brochure, click on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/playfulprocessbrochure

Credit Information: Information in regards to obtaining license renewal credit from Heartland AEA ($25.00) or Drake University graduate credit ($100.00) will be available the first day of the course. The option to register for credit below, will not be available until the first day.