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Kansas Orff Chapter workshops are open to anyone interested in learning about the Orff Schulwerk approach. You do not need Orff Schulwerk certification or experience to attend any of our workshops! Each workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to engage in the learning activities. Detailed notes are provided so attendees can participate without worrying about taking notes.
Kansas Orff Chapter workshops are open to anyone interested in learning about the Orff Schulwerk approach. You do not need Orff Schulwerk certification or experience to attend any of our workshops! Each workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to engage in the learning activities. Detailed notes are provided so attendees can participate without worrying about taking notes.
Our workshop "year" begins with a 2-day late July or early August workshop and ends with the January workshop.
Graduate credit is available through Baker University. Workshop participants can receive one hour of graduate credit by attending the two day Orff-n-Running workshop in late July. One hour of graduate credit is also available for participates who attend BOTH the October and January workshops.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Infusing Our Passions with the Schulwerk
Saturday January 24, 2026 9:00am-1:00pm
*Lunch not provided*
Logan Elementary School
1124 NW Lyman Rd Topeka, KS 66608
Connect with your students by creating music activities that share your passions in life. We will explore Kristine's favorite's with an emphasis on movement and tubano playing/drumming.
Kristine McDonald has been teaching music for over 30 years. Currently she is a K-4 music educator in Belton, MO. Driven by her love for children and music, Kristine explores the Schulwerk through the use of stories and connects them to playful music making opportunities in the classroom. She has served as treasurer for the Heart of America Orff Chapter for 11 years and has presented at the AOSA national conference.
Kristine completed all 3 of her Orff levels at Baker University in Baldwin, KS and completed her certification in 2015. Since then she has continued her study of the Schulwerk by taking several Master Classes and participating in the ACEMM online music education book studies.
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