A playful approach to melody and its many ups and downs, Drue Bullington, Casey Goryeb, and Crystal Pridmore will bring you "next-day-ready" lessons to LEVEL UP your teaching, enchant your young learners, and PUT DOWN THOSE WORRIES about what you'll teach next! We've got you covered!
Participants can expect to take away detailed process-based notes, new approaches to teaching and learning melodies and rhythmic ostinati, and a playful context to make learning a fun experience for the teacher and the student.
We hope you'll bring some water to keep you hydrated, an open mind, and a playful spirit!
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.
Drue Bullington teaches elemental music and movement at Brownstown Elementary School in Lancaster, PA.
He teaches in several Orff Schulwerk levels certification courses around the U.S. and offers numerous workshops yearly in the Orff Approach. Drue serves as President of the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement.
Casey Goryeb is the 6th Grade Chorus, 7th Grade Band, and 8th Grade General Music Teacher at Copeland Middle School in Rockaway Township, NJ. A born and raised Jersey Girl, Casey attended Lebanon Valley College where she received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Bachelor of the Arts in Music (Flute Performance). She earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership Instruction from The College of New Jersey and her Supervisory Certificate from Centenary University. Casey completed her Orff Schulwerk Certification and the Orff Curriculum Course through The University of the Arts and Master Class in Orff Schulwerk at George Mason University. An active member of her local chapter, Casey has served on the Executive Board for many years and is the Past President and Orff Schulwerk Levels Course Director for the Northern New Jersey Orff Schulwerk Association (NNJOSA). She is also on the Board of Directors for the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement (ACEMM). Casey resides in Hackettstown, NJ with her husband, Aaron, and their rescue dog, Bear. Additionally, Casey directs the musicals for her middle school, performs with her ukulele cover band, The Two Ukes, listens to audiobooks, practices yoga, and procrasti-bakes.
Follow on IG: @msgoryebmusic
Crystal Pridmore teaches elemental music and movement, choir, and strings for PreK-6th grade students at Finney Elementary School in the Chula Vista Elementary School District in San Diego, CA. She holds a BA in Music Education and MA in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University, and 3 levels of certification in Orff-Schulwerk. She is the creator and co-host of the Chaotic Harmony Podcast.
In addition, Crystal serves as the San Diego American Orff Schulwerk Association Chapter President, and is the Vice President for the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement.
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Elemental Ups and Downs
$20
one time payment
All registrants will receive access to 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.
