Level I Instructors

Dr. Patrick Ware

Dr. Patrick Ware holds degrees from Westfield State University, Radford University and Shenandoah Conservatory. Having completed Level III Orff Schulwerk training and basic pedagogy apprenticeship he has taught movement and recorder for Carnegie Mellon and the Worcester Orff Institute’s Certification Programs. He is currently movement instructor for the University of Memphis certification program. Patrick teaches K-5 elementary music and chorus in Prince William County, Virginia. Works by Dr. Ware are published through Beatin’ Path Publications.

Karen Petty

Karen Petty has been teaching elemental music and movement for over 40 years, both in public and private schools. Currently she teaches General Music K-5 at Gold Rush Elementary School in Parker, Colorado. She is an AOSA approved teacher educator and enjoys teaching adults as well as children. She has presented at 7 AOSA National Conferences and is a frequent workshop presenter. Karen served on the AOSA National Board of Trustees as a Regional Representative and as Recording Secretary She is the past president of both the Rocky Mountain and the New York City chapters of AOSA, and currently a member of AOSA’s History committee.