Saturday, September 15, 2007
J.S. Kofi Gbolonyo Children's Games, Songs and Drumming from West Africa
The session will start with the learning, analysis and performance of children's songs and games from West Africa. Participants will gain an understanding of music making as defined among Ghanaians through basic drumming techniques, dance steps and songs. Participants will leave with a cultural insight to the pieces with comprehensive handouts.
J.S. Kofi Gbolonyo is a Ghanaina Ewe, a Ph.D. Student in Ethnomusicology, the director of the University of Pittsburgh African Music and Dance Ensemble and a teaching fellow at the University of Pittsburg. Kofi is a specialist and a clinician in African music dance, Ewe language and African/Orff Schulwerk Music Education. He is an advocate of multicultural music education.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Oscar Munoz Orff A La Mexicana
Come and savor the hot and spicy taste of Mexican music playing and dancing prehispanic tunes; singing and playing children games and performing mariachi music on recorder and barred instruments. Please wear comfortable clothing for movement and don't forget your recorder.
Oscar Munoz, born in Mexico City, received his Orff training in Mexico, Holland, Austria and the United States. He currently lives in Olympia, WA and is an Orff specialist for the Tumwater School District. He has published music for recorder and barred instruments.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Chapter Sharing
Specific details are not available at this time. Plan on coming, however, because it is a great day. In the past, members have led mini sessions on a lesson or idea they want to share with everyone. If you would like to present at Chapter Sharing contact MN Orff President Jody Petter.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Denise Gagne Sing-Dance-Listen-Play!
This session will give you practical ideas for developing the child's singing voice, new dances, and singing games for K-6. Denise will include listening activities to engage students and help them become perceptive listeners. She will share ideas for recorder ensembles in the classroom. There will be a book display at this session.
Denise Gagne has taught band, choir and classroom music from pre-school to college. She is currently teaching part time and conducts the Red Deer Children's Choir. Denise is certified in Kodaly and Orff Schulwerk. She has authored many publications including the Musicplay K-6 textbook series.
