Oct. 28-30th NEXT WEEKEND- PD in Calgary for Fine Arts- Music
Shawn Kingston and myself are putting our finishing touches on our session designed for teachers new to Music Education. We hope that we will inspire you with new material you can take back to class!
This session is for teachers who are looking for music lessons that are tried, tested and true. We will sing, move, play and create original compositions. Karen and Shawn have a combined wealth of goodies to share. For teachers new to Music Ed, this is perfect for you.http://fac.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Pages/AnnualFallConference.aspx
Friday, October 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
New post from Coalition for Music Education
Coalition for Music Education Newsletter
Here is the most recent newsletter from the Coalition for Music Education. I will keep you posted as they always post the newest Music Monday Song for the first Monday in May. http://cmec.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=1641.0&dlv_id=6442
Here is the most recent newsletter from the Coalition for Music Education. I will keep you posted as they always post the newest Music Monday Song for the first Monday in May. http://cmec.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=1641.0&dlv_id=6442
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Professional Development for Alberta Music Teachers- Elementary, Band, Choral, and Handbell
The Alberta Teachers Association Fine Arts Council holds an annual Fine Arts convention every fall. This year it will be in Calgary on Oct. 27-29th. We have sessions for Art, Drama, Dance and Music. The link to sessions and registration is here. http://fac.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Pages/AnnualFallConference.aspx
This summer, I attended the Orff Institut 50th Anniversary Symposium, in Salzburg, Austria. The conference was in the form of lectures, workshops,pedagogical presentations, performances and a large exhibition featuring the history of 50 years of Orff Education. They were celebrating 50 years of leadership in Music Education, the Orff Way! The Orff Institute was founded in 1961 by Carl Orff and his colleagues with much confidence and great expectations. Its worldwide significance as a unique training centre for Elemental Music and Dance pedagogy in the tradition of Orff-Schulwerk is infamous. I had an absolute blast meeting teachers from all over the world that have embraced the philosophy and pedagogical ideas of Carl Orff and his colleagues.
Speaking of Orff, another suggestion that I can offer of course, is the Calgary Orff Chapter. They have a three workshop program that you can sign up for. To print off a registration form and a contact number, please follow the link. While all the sessions look great, I can personally vouch for Wendy Rae and Doug Goodkin. I received training from both of these wonderful presenters, and you will surely be inspired by them. http://www.calgaryorff.com/2010-2011_Registration_Form.pdf
Here also is a link to Doug Goodkin's blog. http://douggoodkin.blogspot.com/
Alberta Orff Chapters
For more Alberta Orff Information, Edmonton and Lethbridge, please follow this link.
Music Conference Alberta takes place in Red Deer from Nov. 3-5th. There are sessions in choral, band, and elementary music education. Please see the link for more information.
The Alberta Kodaly Association is holding their annual Singposium featuring Calgary Girls' Choir director, Elaine Quilicini and her grade 4-6 performing group, Viva. This is a full day workshop on January 21, 2012. Follow the link for registration information.
Handbell Discovery 2011- Let the Lights Ring will be held in Fort McMurray on October 15, 2011. There are sessions for both children and adults. Follow the link.
If you have any events that you would like to add for Alberta Fine Arts Professional Development, please contact me and I will be happy to add it for you. Please pass along this blog to anyone you know who teaches Music in the province.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Alberta Fine Arts Conference "Inspired Education" Oct. 27-29th, 2011
Spend a weekend in Calgary getting inspired by our hands-on sessions for the Fine Arts.
Don't miss out on this fall's Fine Arts conference for ATA teachers of Music, Art, Drama and Dance! Here is the link to the conference and online registration.
//fac.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Pages/AnnualFallConference.aspx
Don't miss out on this fall's Fine Arts conference for ATA teachers of Music, Art, Drama and Dance! Here is the link to the conference and online registration.
//fac.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Pages/AnnualFallConference.aspx
Monday, May 9, 2011
Our School on Music Monday
http://www.cssd.ab.ca/stphilip/
On Monday, May 2nd, all 400 of us went outside, and music filled the skies as we sang in support of Music Education. Music Monday celebrates and honours Music Education across Canada. It is held on the first Monday of May every year. This year we sang the commissioned song "Tomorrow is Coming" by Luke Doucet. We had guitar help from two very talented guitarists, Shawn Kingston and Aaron Lowen.
On Monday, May 2nd, all 400 of us went outside, and music filled the skies as we sang in support of Music Education. Music Monday celebrates and honours Music Education across Canada. It is held on the first Monday of May every year. This year we sang the commissioned song "Tomorrow is Coming" by Luke Doucet. We had guitar help from two very talented guitarists, Shawn Kingston and Aaron Lowen.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Inspired Education Conference- Fall 2011
Apply now for this great conference from the ATA Fine Arts Council in Calgary on Fri. Oct. 28th and Sat. Oct. 29th. There are sessions for Music, Art, Drama and Dance. This conference if for all members of the ATA. Here are the music sessions offered.
20 Activities to Inspire Musical Learning – Karen Schweighardt &
Shawn Kingston (Div 1&2)
This session is for teachers who are looking for music lessons that are tried, tested and true. We will sing, move, play and create original compositions. Karen and Shawn have a combined wealth of goodies to share. For teachers new to Music Ed, this is perfect for you.
Recorder Rocks! - Denise Gagne (Div 1)
In this session, Denise will introduce recorder resources for use on smart board or computer/projector. Get your beginning recorder students off to a great start with a very successful sequence. Teachers in this session will receive free materials.
Writing Songs With & For Kids - Natasha Platt (Div 1)
Making up silly songs that kids love is easy and fun to do! Once you have the song, the actions, games and activities come naturally. Natasha will present songs and activities from her children’s CD “Big Bad Bantam Rooster” and encourage you to get in touch with your inner child and inner songwriter.
Garage Band Show and Tell - Bonnie Lawrence (All)
Garage Band is a broad-based, cross-curricular tool. As a Universal Design for Learning program, it explodes the potential for writing, speaking or playing music for all learners. This tool mixes midi, sound files, and live performance to create audio. We will create a recording together, step-by-step, using the library of audio available in Garage Band. Learn practical tools you can take back to the classroom. Teachers of all grades and subjects welcome. Bring your Mac and let’s play!
Music
Up a Musical Notch-Multicultural 21st Century - Jennifer
Walden (All)
Today’s schools are filled with students from many cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Music is a powerful way to bring students together and to guide them toward open multicultural views. Music teachers face a challenging task: actively involving students in musical genres while instilling inspiration, enthusiasm, and the desire to learn more. This presentation, with an experienced clinician, is fully hands-on; participants will spend the session playing and moving to music from different parts of the world, experiencing ways to captivate interest, to learn along with students, and to instil inspiration through energy and enthusiasm. Set the example: we know we learn when we are having fun!
Taking the ‘Can’t’ Out of Cantor - Angie McGillivray (Div 1&2)
This hands-on singing session will guide Elementary Choir Directors through a handful of rehearsal techniques for the beginning choir. New and exciting warm-ups, canons, singing tips and repertoire ideas will be introduced. Teachers will leave with fresh ideas to design an inspirational choral program for their elementary choir as well as an opportunity to share their ideas and learn from other teachers in attendance.
Please contact me for registration information. There is a value earlybird registration fee of $275 instead of the $325 regular fee which will be charged after June 30th. Professional Development Funds can be accessed through your local ATA. The sooner you apply, the sooner you are approved to receive funds from ATA. You can get your free Fine Arts Council Membership by accessing your ATA Specialist Councils memberships.
20 Activities to Inspire Musical Learning – Karen Schweighardt &
Shawn Kingston (Div 1&2)
This session is for teachers who are looking for music lessons that are tried, tested and true. We will sing, move, play and create original compositions. Karen and Shawn have a combined wealth of goodies to share. For teachers new to Music Ed, this is perfect for you.
Recorder Rocks! - Denise Gagne (Div 1)
In this session, Denise will introduce recorder resources for use on smart board or computer/projector. Get your beginning recorder students off to a great start with a very successful sequence. Teachers in this session will receive free materials.
Writing Songs With & For Kids - Natasha Platt (Div 1)
Making up silly songs that kids love is easy and fun to do! Once you have the song, the actions, games and activities come naturally. Natasha will present songs and activities from her children’s CD “Big Bad Bantam Rooster” and encourage you to get in touch with your inner child and inner songwriter.
Garage Band Show and Tell - Bonnie Lawrence (All)
Garage Band is a broad-based, cross-curricular tool. As a Universal Design for Learning program, it explodes the potential for writing, speaking or playing music for all learners. This tool mixes midi, sound files, and live performance to create audio. We will create a recording together, step-by-step, using the library of audio available in Garage Band. Learn practical tools you can take back to the classroom. Teachers of all grades and subjects welcome. Bring your Mac and let’s play!
Music
Up a Musical Notch-Multicultural 21st Century - Jennifer
Walden (All)
Today’s schools are filled with students from many cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Music is a powerful way to bring students together and to guide them toward open multicultural views. Music teachers face a challenging task: actively involving students in musical genres while instilling inspiration, enthusiasm, and the desire to learn more. This presentation, with an experienced clinician, is fully hands-on; participants will spend the session playing and moving to music from different parts of the world, experiencing ways to captivate interest, to learn along with students, and to instil inspiration through energy and enthusiasm. Set the example: we know we learn when we are having fun!
Taking the ‘Can’t’ Out of Cantor - Angie McGillivray (Div 1&2)
This hands-on singing session will guide Elementary Choir Directors through a handful of rehearsal techniques for the beginning choir. New and exciting warm-ups, canons, singing tips and repertoire ideas will be introduced. Teachers will leave with fresh ideas to design an inspirational choral program for their elementary choir as well as an opportunity to share their ideas and learn from other teachers in attendance.
Please contact me for registration information. There is a value earlybird registration fee of $275 instead of the $325 regular fee which will be charged after June 30th. Professional Development Funds can be accessed through your local ATA. The sooner you apply, the sooner you are approved to receive funds from ATA. You can get your free Fine Arts Council Membership by accessing your ATA Specialist Councils memberships.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Some useful links for Music Educators
- Music K-8 Magazine
- Alberta Choral Federation
- Canadian Music Educators Association
- Carl Orff Lyrics: lyrics for all your favourite Orff hits, and information about Carl Orff
- Music Makes Us: Coalition for Music Education
- Early Childhood Music Association of Ontario (ECMA)
- Fédération des Associations des Éducateurs Musiciens du Québec
- International Society for Music Education
- The John Adaskin Project
- Kodály Society of Canada
- Manitoba Music Educators Association
- Alberta Music Education Foundation
- Music Education Resource Base
- National Association for Music Education (USA)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association Music Special Interest Council
- Nova Scotia Music Educators Association
- Ontario Music Educators Association
- The Saskatchewan Music Educators Web Site
- Support Music.Com: summarizes research about music education
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