Greater Tampa Bay Area Orff Chapter
2009 - 2010 Workshops
Rachel Batchelor
August 29, 2009
"The Magic of Music and Mind: Strategies for Brain-Friendly Teaching"
Perkins Elementary, St. Petersburg
9:00-3:00
Rachel Batchelor
Rachel Batchelor received a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, in Music Education, and a concentration in classical and jazz voice, from Duquesne University. She holds both a Master of Education degree in Education and Certificate of Educational Administration from Gannon University. Ms. Batchelor is certified in Levels l,ll,lll & Masterclass in Orff-Schulwerk Pedagogy at the University of Memphis and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She works actively as a guest conductor throughout the Eastern United States, specializing in both treble and mized changing-voice choir pedagogy, technique and repertoire. She currently serves as the President-Elect of the Pittsburgh Goldeen Triangle Orff Schulwerk Assoication, and works nationally as a workshop clinician specializing in the Orff Schulwerk pedagogical method. In addition to regularly serving as a guest lecturer at local universities, she has presented sessions at regional conferences for PMEA and the National AOSA Conference. In the Pittsurgh area, Rachel maintains a full studio vocal couching schedule. She is employed full-time as a vocal music specialist at the elememtary level for the Fox Chapel Area School District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Don Dupont & Brian Hiller
September 26, 2009
“Viva la Musica!”
Brooker Creek Elementary, Tarpon Springs
9:00 – 3:00
Don Dupont & Brian Hiller
Don Dupont is an Elementary Music Specialist in Westchester County, New York and is a professor at Hofstra University. He holds a B.F.A. in Voice and an M.S. degree in Music Educaiton. Don has completed three levels of Orff Schulwerk training and a master class. With four publications to his credit, he presents workshops at national and state music conferences as well as for Orff Schulwerk Chapters around the country. Don is also a levels instructor at the Orff Schulwerk teacher training program in Connecticut.
Brian Hiller is an Elementary Music Specialist in Westchester County, New York and is a professor at Hofstra University. He holds a M.A. degree in Education and holds dual certifications in both elementary and music education. Brain has completed three levels of Orff Schulwerk training and a master class. With four publications to his credit, he presents workshops at national and state music conferences as well as for Orff Schulwerk Chapters around the country. Brian is also a levels instructor at the Orff Schulwerk teacher training program in Connecticut.
*Don and Brian are co-authors of four publication : It's Elemental; Lessons That Engage, It's Elemental2; More Lessons that Engage: Earth, Water, Fire, Air; A Suite for Voices, Narrator and Orff Instruments; and Make a Joyful Sound (Memphis Musicraft Publications)
State Workshop - Chris Judah-Lauder
February 6, 2010
Quest Elementary; Brevard County
9:00 – 3:00
Chris Judah-Lauder
Chris Judah-Lauder is a nationally renowned clinician and a teacher of Orff level courses. She teaches at Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, Texas and her performing groups have been featured at many high profile events including the AOSA national conference. Chris is the co-chair of the National AOSA conference which will be held in Milwaukee in November of 2009. She has numerous publications that are used in elementary music rooms throughout the country. Her vast experience and knowledge of Orff Schulwerk are evident in every page of her books!
Zadda Bazzy
March 20, 2010
"Stomp, Clap, Pat: I Can Do That!"
Oneco Elementary
9:00-1:00
Zadda Bazzy
Zadda Bazzy teaches elementary general music to grades K-5 at Oneco Elementary in Manatee County, Florida. In addition, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Music Education at the University of South Florida, and she teaches a techniques course to the Music Education majors at the university. Her prior degrees include a B.F.A.
in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan and an M.A. in Music Education from the University of South Florida. Ms. Bazzy is National Board certified and has her Level III Orff certification. Her special interests include single-gender education, drum circle facilitation, and unpitched percussion ensembles.
Chapter Sharing
April 17, 2010
St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School
2101 South Hubert Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
9:00 - 1:00pm