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Getting Out of the Rut – Creative Ideas for Introducing New Music to Young Singers

We all have our individual teaching styles when introducing new music. Sometimes we lose our creativity, fall into a “rut,” and introduce new songs the same way every time. This session will explore creative ways to introduce a new song to young singers, focusing on multiple learning styles (aural, visual,and kinesthetic) and incorporating musical literacy. […]

Baltimore MD.
Tom T. Shelton Jr.

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: elementary choir, Rehearsal



Children Can Sing in Tune!

Ever wonder why some elementary singers sing in tune and others don’t?The attendees of the session will explore some of the variables that make the difference and analyze how to correct and improve techniques when directing younger singers. The techniques will lay the foundation for singing in tune as the child navigates the maturing adolescent […]

Baltimore MD.
Judith L. DuBose

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: elementary choir, Repertoire, Vocal Pedagogy



Heartbeat and Harmony: Exploring Vocal and Choral Repertoire with Percussion

If rhythm is the heartbeat of music, then singing is surely its soul. Discover choral settings of folk, traditional, and contemporary music featuring percussion, from traditional instruments to the global groove of body percussion and drumming. We will explore collaborative repertoire that bridges the gap between classroom singing and repertoire for beginning, intermediate, and advanced […]

Kansas Cit MO.
Susan Brumfield, Lisa Rogers

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: Classroom & Curriculum, elementary choir, multicultural, Repertoire



Unraveling the Mystery of Choral Music Publication: Tips to Help Your Composition Get Published

Have you penned the next epic choral work and need to know howto get it published? Patti Drennan will share from her 30+ years experience in writing for school and church choirs and will offer advice regarding the music writing process, original vs. public domain music and texts, song formatting and organizational ideas, publisher protocol […]

Oklahoma City OK.
Patti Drennan

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: Church Choir, Composing, Composition, elementary choir, Publishing



Through the Lens of the Learner: Selecting Quality Repertoire for the Emerging Choir

Veteran music educator Denise Eaton will share effective methods of selecting repertoire for the emerging choir by considering specific needs of young students. Eaton will share numerous sequential teaching strategies, score study techniques, and ideas for creating effective teaching materials. A complimentary music packet will be provided.

Oklahoma City OK.
Denise Eaton

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: elementary choir, Rehearsal, Repertoire



Fostering Proper Vocal Technique in the Primary (K-3) Grades

How do we encourage correct vocal technique in our youngest musicians? This session will explore the musical activities common to the general music classroom (e.g., singing games, play parties, lullabies) and look specifically at how elementary music educators can encourage proper singing technique through the use of these activities. Specific applications from Kodály, Orff Schulwerk, […]

Louisville KY.
Michael Ruybalid

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: elementary choir, Music Education, Vocal Pedagogy



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