Upcoming Workshops with Red Stick Orff
SPRING 2025
March 22, 2025 | 10am-2:30pm | Presenter Rody Josue Huertas | New Orleans, LA Afro-Puerto Rican Rhythms: Bomba and Plena with the Orff Approach This workshop introduces music educators to Afro-Puerto Rican traditions of Bomba and Plena, using the Orff Approach to create engaging and culturally immersive music lessons. We will focus on practical strategies for integrating these rhythms, enhancing the inclusivity and dynamism of the learning environment. REGISTER TODAY AND LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING! Even if you have a workshop package already, register to let us know you're coming (no extra charge). Those that register before the workshop will be entered to win prize that will be drawn at the workshop! |
LMEA State Conference
January 16-19, 2025 Hilton Riverside, New Orleans, LA Elementary Music - Keynote Presenter: Rob Amchin Find out more by clicking the red button below  Rob Amchin
Dr. Robert Amchin is a distinguished teaching professor of music education and serves as the liaison to the College of Education at the University of Louisville. He enjoys leading undergraduate and graduate classes in teacher education in the School of Music. Dr. Amchin mentors graduate projects and also supervises student teachers in the Kentuckiana area. His training includes studies at the Orff Institute (Salzburg), New England Conservatory of Music, Memphis State University, Hofstra University, Hamline University, and the University of Michigan. He was an elementary music specialist in Spring, Texas and still works with children as an artist-in-residence guest music teacher. He is a member of the Kentucky Orff Schulwerk Association (KOSA), Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA), The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), The American Recorder Society (ARS) and the American Orff Schulwerk Association (ARS). His publications include numerous collections of materials for the elementary general classroom. A sought after Orff pedagogue, Dr. Amchin has taught Orff teacher-training courses, master classes, and workshops at local, state, and national events throughout his career and is a regular presenter for KMEA. Internationally, he has taught in China, Russia, Austria, Israel, Poland, Turkey and Canada. His research interests include teacher education, elementary general music education, critical and creative thinking, world music, and Orff Schulwerk/Music and Movement Education. Dr. Amchin holds B.M. and M.M. degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music with specialized training in percussion and Orff Schulwerk, and a Ph.D. from The University of Michigan, where he investigated creative thinking skills in elementary age children.
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Cost for workshops:
Individual Workshop: $60
Red Stick Workshop Package: $75 for AOSA Members | $100 for Non-AOSA Members (includes all workshops for the 2024-2025 school year)
Retirees: $40
College Students: please inquire about free scholarships and observation hours for college credits
Interested in joining AOSA? (National Membership)
Membership includes great resources, lesson plans, mentorship programs, conferences/professional development and more!
Check out www.aosa.org
Individual Workshop: $60
Red Stick Workshop Package: $75 for AOSA Members | $100 for Non-AOSA Members (includes all workshops for the 2024-2025 school year)
Retirees: $40
College Students: please inquire about free scholarships and observation hours for college credits
Interested in joining AOSA? (National Membership)
Membership includes great resources, lesson plans, mentorship programs, conferences/professional development and more!
Check out www.aosa.org
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