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SUMMARY:Grant Event -- Autism\, Neurodiversity\, and Music
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Linn-Benton\nPresenter: Emily Ross\nLocation: Please contact Mary Ann Guenther\, NCTM\nProgram Description: In 2021\, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. But what exactly is autism? What is meant by “spectrum” and is it really a disorder? In this workshop we will learn about the history of the autism diagnosis\, how and why so many autistic individuals are drawn to music\, and how a private music teacher can reach and teach the autistic music student. We will also cover the Neurodiversity movement\, the nuance of language regarding disability and human dignity\, and specific strategies for adapting lessons for the autistic learner. \nAbout Emily Ross: Emily Ross holds a Bachelor of Music Education from University of Colorado and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in music therapy from Naropa University. Her teaching experience includes public school band and general music (7 yrs)\, English as a Foreign Language (2 yrs) and university courses in music therapy and psychology (15 yrs). Additionally\, Emily has taught private lessons in guitar\, and French horn\, and trained and supervised practicum students in the field.  She is the owner of HoofnHorn Music Therapy Studio\, hnhmusictherapy.com\, where she specializes in connecting with those with learning differences including autism\, ADHD\, and developmental delay. She also offers trainings throughout Oregon and SW Washington. Information about trainings and workshops for music therapists\, teachers and parents can be found at EmilyRossTrainer.com. Emily played French horn in the Portland Wind Symphony for 18 years and is now enjoying learning Celtic harp and singing in the Portland Community Choir.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-autism-neurodiversity-and-music/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ann Guenther":MAILTO:mguenther@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Dance Music in Bach's Keyboard Works
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Central Oregon\nPresenter: Dr. Barbara Baird\nLocation: Please contact Melissa Barker\, NCTM\nProgram Description: When is a Courante not a Courante? Answer: when it’s a Corrente. Learn about the basic dance types used in the Baroque Dance Suite: Allemande\, Corrente/Courante\, Sarabande\, Gigue. How do the Italian and French styles of these dances impact their Tempi\, Character\, and musical interpretation? Learn guiding principles for approaching\, learning\, and performing these dance-inspired compositions. \nAbout Dr. Barbara Baird: Dr. Barbara Baird has recently retired from the music faculty of  the University of Oregon\, where she taught organ\, piano\, and harpsichord for over 35 years. A critically acclaimed performer\, Barbara has concertized throughout the United States\, as well as in Germany\, France\, Holland\, Switzerland\, Argentina\, Brazil\, and Australia. A frequent adjudicator and clinician\, she regularly conducts workshops and master classes for keyboardists\, particularly on Baroque and Classical Period Performance\, and Keyboard Pedagogy. She also enjoys working with young pianists who are learning the art of making music.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-dance-music-in-bachs-keyboard-works/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Barker":MAILTO:missy@greengrassmusic.net
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - The Well-Rounded Musician
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Umatilla-Morrow\nPresenter: Joseph Hoffman\nProgram Description: Do you teach your students to transpose? Do you ever read lead sheets? What about improvising and harmonic analysis? Even beginners can tackle these often-overlooked but highly useful skills if taught in the right way\, opening doors to creativity and deep music theory comprehension to last a lifetime! \nAbout Joseph Hoffman: Joseph Hoffman\, founder of Hoffman Academy and creator of the Hoffman Method for Piano\, began playing piano when he was 6 years old. A YouTube personality\, Kodaly-certified music educator\, and former faculty member at BYU’s School of Music\, Mr. Hoffman has dedicated his professional life to developing an innovative new piano method along with a host of online tools\, games\, and resources for students and teachers that make learning piano fun. His online piano lessons have reached over 200\,000 students across 115 countries\, transforming the way piano education is accessed worldwide. \nJoseph Hoffman is also active as a composer and conductor\, and his original works have been heard in many performance halls. From 2011-2013\, Mr. Hoffman served as orchestra conductor of the Portland Ensign Choir and Orchestra. Mr. Hoffman regularly serves as an adjudicator of piano festivals and events\, and provides training to piano teachers on the Hoffman Method. He has created a collection of popular song arrangements for beginning through late elementary piano students\, “Mr. Hoffman’s Popular Hits for Piano\,” published by Hal Leonard\, and a vocal pedagogy book in collaboration with Betty Jeanne Chipman\, “Singing with Mind\, Body\, and Soul\,” published by Wheatmark Press.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-the-well-rounded-musician/
LOCATION:Hermiston Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints\, 850 SW 11th St\, Hermiston\, OR\, 97838
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Milburn":MAILTO:sarahmilburn@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - How to Start Improvising at the Piano and Rote Pieces: One Piece of the Pedagogical Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Paula Dreyer\nProgram Description: \nImprovisation is a skill that can be learned\, just like everything else we teach. With the right tools\, some practice\, an open mind\, and a bit of bravery\, all pianists can learn how to improvise. Everyone will leave the session with concrete tools that will allow them to explore the piano in fresh\, new ways. Paula invites you to discover creativity at the piano. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore a wide range of specific\, attainable improvisation concepts\, based off of rote pieces\, gorgeous chord progressions\, left hand patterns\, and more. After spending years exploring improvisation and composition\, Paula has discovered a framework to help you and your students become more versatile\, well-rounded musicians. \nRote pieces\, learned through modeling and demonstration\, have recently become widely popular in the piano pedagogy field. They are highly beneficial for teaching technique and expression while enhancing musical memory and reading skills. They offer impressive\, motivating recital pieces for beginners. Teachers will learn how and why to teach rote pieces\, gain new tools for creativity in the lesson through improvisation and composition\, and will discover new resources to enhance and compliment standard beginning repertoire.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-how-to-start-improvising-at-the-piano-and-rote-pieces-one-piece-of-the-pedagogical-puzzle/
LOCATION:Groth Recital Hall\, Eastern Oregon University\, One University Blvd\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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