This webinar will take participants on "adventure-based" musical and movement explorations. Engagement is at the forefront, as the activities will be based on stories and ideas that are not only artistically satisfying, but captivating in their content.
Participants will have lesson plans that can be used as-is, or modified to meet their specific needs. They will also have a new repertoire of engaging activities that will freshen up any music program with lively and imaginative engagement.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that will include directions to access the workshop recording and downloadable materials.
A certificate of completion can be provided to participants who request one for 1.5 hours of professional development.
Natasha Thurmon teaches K-5 general music, choir, strings, Recorder, and Orff ensemble at Boldt Elementary in the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, TX. She has a BME in Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University and an MM in Music Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She completed her Orff levels and two master classes at Trinity University, where she now teaches Recorder, in addition to San Diego. Natasha is past president of Central Texas Orff, and has served on several subcommittees for AOSA, chairing the Social Media subcommittee, and most currently on the Recorder Teacher Apprenticeship Panel. She has presented at various workshops locally and at state conferences, as well as at the national AOSA conference and for Orff chapter workshops. She serves on the Professional Development committee of her local AFT union and on their Executive Board.
David Thaxton is from Sparks, Nevada where he is currently in his 28th year teaching Elementary music to pre-K through 6th grade, and holds a B.M.E. Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, and an M.M. from Eastern Washington University. As an AOSA certified teacher trainer for Orff Level I, II, and III pedagogy and Level I and II recorder, David teaches Summer Courses in Reno, San Diego, Birmingham, Chicago, and Portland. David has presented workshops and clinics at local, state, and national levels and presents to Orff chapters throughout the country.
Lisa Sempsey graduated with honors from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Science in Music Education in May 2001. She completed her Kodály Levels through West Chester University of Pennsylvania and New England Conservatory. She has also completed her Orff-Schulwerk Levels through the University of the Arts in collaboration with Villanova University’s graduate summer music education programs and George Mason University. Lisa also holds a master’s degree in Leadership for Teaching and Learning from Millersville University. Lisa is a clinician and workshop presenter who loves to share and collaborate with her colleagues. She has presented workshops and sessions covering topics including classroom management, choral reading sessions, technology in the music classroom, movement and music curricular connections, Kodaly Pedagogy in the modern elementary music class, curriculum development and lesson planning, and Orff-Schulwerk elements in K-6 music classes. Lisa has taught kindergarten through sixth grade general music, elementary choruses, as well as elementary and middle school strings in Lower Dauphin and Conestoga Valley School Districts, as well as been the Artistic Director and Prelude Choir Director for the Children’s Choir of Lancaster from 2005-2012. Currently, Lisa teaches kindergarten through sixth grade general music, chorus, and Orff, Drum & Strum Ensemble in Columbia Borough School District. She also serves as the K-12 Art & Music Curriculum Coordinator for the district. Lisa lives in Lititz with her husband and son, enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with her family, and generally taxiing around her teenage son.
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Adventures With ACEMM
$20
one time payment
All registrants will receive access to the workshop recording and the downloadable materials.
A certificate of completion can be provided to participants who request one for 1.5 hours of professional development.
