María Doreste Velázquez

During this session, we will discuss why we must take into consideration IEPs and 504 plans when planning our music lessons. We will debate how, beyond accommodations, we must shift our mindsets and differentiate our instruction so we can build an equitable learning environment. It's important to know that each student needs a different set of tools to achieve a goal. We will explore restorative practices that will allow us to get to know our students better, and we will also practice how to plan and facilitate activities for students in order for them to gain the tools needed for their success.

Sarah Fard

This workshop is aimed at new music educators who teach the guitar elective and are looking to refine their pedagogy to engage all students. Focus will be given on building a curriculum that is relevant and accessible to students of all learning styles and interests, with a focus on popular music. Participants will also explore various forms of notation in regard to cultural relevance and disability. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to develop a curriculum for their classroom that engages students of all levels of guitar playing and musical interests. Much of the material reviewed can be applied to the development of the ukulele curriculum as well! 

Christopher Schroeder

Together we will demystify the creative process and turn any line of text into a singable, playable, meaningful melody that a youth musician of any age and ability can perform with confidence. This technique can serve as the basis for any student-driven composition or interdisciplinary project. This will give any child (and teacher) the tools to approach future composition projects and provide a better understanding of phrasing, articulations, dynamics, pacing, and musical storytelling that can be applied to any piece of music you are working on in your ensembles. 

María Doreste Velázquez

During this session, we will discuss why we must take into consideration IEPs and 504 plans when planning our music lessons. We will debate how, beyond accommodations, we must shift our mindsets and differentiate our instruction so we can build an equitable learning environment. It's important to know that each student needs a different set of tools to achieve a goal. We will explore restorative practices that will allow us to get to know our students better, and we will also practice how to plan and facilitate activities for students in order for them to gain the tools needed for their success.

Garo Saraydarian

Composing remains an infrequently or insufficiently taught aspect of music education, especially in our elementary and middle schools. While performing, listening, and reading music takes up the largest share of our curriculum, opportunities for writing music comes against many challenges. One of these challenges is the perceived need that students need to be able to read basic European staff notation before being introduced to composition. One way to meet this challenge has been the use of looping programs such as BandLab and SoundTrap. While these can be good starting points, the interface of such applications is not conducive to deep compositional thinking. With Hyperscore, students engage with key concepts of composition such as motivic development, counterpoint, and harmonic tension/release in an intuitive and musical format that encourages creative expression. 

Christopher Schroeder

Together we will demystify the creative process and turn any line of text into a singable, playable, meaningful melody for musicians of any age and ability. Together, we will compose at least five original melodies and see student examples of how this technique can be applied to future student-driven interdisciplinary humanities projects in hybrid or fully-remote teaching settings. Attendees will leave with a tool for their students to better understand phrasing, articulations, dynamics, pacing, and musical storytelling that can be applied to any piece of music they are working on in their ensembles.

Connecting with Students: The Key to Effective Teaching

Heather Cote

Establishing strong connections with your students is a fundamental step in building trust, fostering student engagement, and enhancing the overall educational experience. In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical strategies that will empower you to better connect with your students. Topics covered will include the importance of student-teacher connections, communication, building trust, and student-centered learning. Together we’ll share our experiences, strategies, and goals for building student relationships. Come ready to participate in the discussion!  

Garo Saraydarian

Composing remains an infrequently or insufficiently taught aspect of music education, especially in our elementary and middle schools. While performing, listening, and reading music takes up the largest share of our curriculum, opportunities for writing music comes against many challenges. One of these challenges is the perceived need that students need to be able to read basic European staff notation before being introduced to composition. One way to meet this challenge has been the use of looping programs such as BandLab and SoundTrap. While these can be good starting points, the interface of such applications is not conducive to deep compositional thinking. With Hyperscore, students engage with key concepts of composition such as motivic development, counterpoint, and harmonic tension/release in an intuitive and musical format that encourages creative expression. 

Sarah Fard

This workshop is aimed at new music educators who teach the guitar elective and are looking to refine their pedagogy to engage all students. Focus will be given on building a curriculum that is relevant and accessible to students of all learning styles and interests, with a focus on popular music. Participants will also explore various forms of notation in regard to cultural relevance and disability. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to develop a curriculum for their classroom that engages students of all levels of guitar playing and musical interests. Much of the material reviewed can be applied to the development of the ukulele curriculum as well! 

Director of Teacher Education

ezaffini@longy.edu

Assistant Director of
Teacher Education

jgunther@longy.edu

Administrative Manager of
Teacher Education

mgutierrez@longy.edu