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FREE OCTOBER WORKSHOP SERIES
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GENERAL MUSIC TEACHERS

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In celebration of International Music Month, Macie Publishing Company is offering 4 FREE, fun-filled, hands-on, virtual sessions during October. The workshops will be on Monday nights at 7:00 pm EST for an hour and a half.
We are pleased to be partnering with the United Educators Association in North Texas, who will be supplying CPE Credits – 1 ½ per session.  The UEA is registered with the State Board of Texas and credit may be transferable to other states. Please check with your administration. Certificates of completion will be provided.
Registration is required – you can register for any or all of the sessions.

Monday, October 4th  7 pm: Be A Recorder Star with Dr. Ran Whitley – Whatever the school year brings, the online version of Be A Recorder Star is ideal for in-person classroom instruction and is easily adaptable for virtual and hybrid teaching. Students are excited by the engaging features like the 50 Play-Along Accompaniments, and the curriculum encourages home practice. In addition, Be A Recorder Star will soon feature a Spanish translation at no additional cost.  Options for Blended Learning and practical teaching techniques are included in this fun, information-packed session. Bring your recorder. Teachers and their students will receive free 30-day access!

Monday, October 11th  7 pm: Rhythm Pies with Lenna Harris – It is necessary to develop strong rhythm reading skills from the beginning of a students’ musical experience. Lenna will share her tried and proven Rhythm Pie system using colorful icons to introduce and teach rhythm patterns with word cues and other counting methods.  Bring your hand-held rhythm instruments, pots, or pans, and Lenna will show you how to make rhythm fun for your young students.

Monday, October 18th  7 pm: Special Techniques for Special Learners with Rina Sklar – We want to provide the best music education for students with special needs and their classmates.  Rina will share recorder teaching techniques for your special learners that will help them and benefit the entire class.  Techniques will include UDL (Universal Design for Learning) modifications. Bring your recorder and your questions for challenges you are experiencing.

Monday, October 25th  7 pm: Music Reading in Children’s Literature with Ran Whitley – This session explores how you can incorporate engaging musical concepts into children’s reading literature.  Students love a great story, and using rhythm instruments and body percussion adds to the fun.  Topics discussed will include rhythm, harmony, form, timbre, expression, improvisation, and curriculum integration possibilities.   In addition, a series of books will feature a model for identifying and teaching these concepts as part of your story-telling adventure.  The handout material includes a bibliography.

Monday, November 1st  7 pm: REPEAT WORKSHOP!Be A Recorder Star with Dr. Ran Whitley – Whatever the school year brings, the online version of Be A Recorder Star is ideal for in-person classroom instruction and is easily adaptable for virtual and hybrid teaching. Students are excited by the engaging features like the 50 Play-Along Accompaniments, and the curriculum encourages home practice. In addition, Be A Recorder Star will soon feature a Spanish translation at no additional cost and an ESL lesson will be provided.  Options for Blended Learning and practical teaching techniques are included in this fun, information-packed session. Bring your recorder. Teachers and their students will receive free 30-day access!

*All times are Eastern Standard Time

 

All sessions will be presented via Zoom. You will receive a reminder with the login information a few days before the workshop. Please contact Julie Sueta at Macie Publishing with any questions at 888-697-1333 or via email at juliesueta@maciepublishing.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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