October 4th, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Ln. Missoula, MT 59808
Presenters Bio: Charissa Duncanson
Charissa Duncanson (kuh- rih-suh dung-kin-sen) has taught general music for grades ranging from K-8th in the Metro Detroit Area since 2014. As a sought out clinician for music education, she has presented locally and internationally. Charissa has served on multiple boards for music education associations including MMEA Michigan local affiliate of Nafme, Detroit Orff, and AOSA. Charissa and her husband are enjoying being parents to their toddler and newborn.
Workshop Description: Create Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Doors Through Children’s Literature
Learn how to incorporate an inclusive space for literature to teach musical concepts in your classroom. Teachers in this session will be able to encourage social and emotional learning by understanding the differences between creating mirrors, windows, and sliding doors through children's lit. Charissa will bring several book recommendations for the music classroom written & illustrated by People of the Global Majority; Black & Indigenous People/Persons of Color (BIPOC). Be ready to create, play, and add movement to bring new classroom stories to life!
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Treasure State Orff is an affiliate of AOSA. For more information about the American Orff-Schulwerk Association please visit aosa.org
“The American Orff-Schulwerk association strongly encourages members to be positive and discreet when discussing our organization, specific courses and/or teachers, and the Orff movement. The very nature of the Orff Schulwerk philosophy embodies a broad spectrum of expressions exploring different paths to arrive at artistic and educational goals. Members are encouraged to recognize and remain open to varied approaches and to celebrate both our differences and our similarities.”