SCMEA offers several opportunities for educators and performers to hone in and perfect their skills. 

From our Professional Development Worshops (in cooperation with NYSCAME) to our Classroom Music Workshops (Below), our members have dozens of opportunities for professional development and growth.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact our Executive Board Members below:

Victoria Byrne - VPClassroom@scmea.org
Vice President for Classroom Music

Bernie Jones - Professionaldevelopment@scmea.org
Professional Development Chairperson 

SCMEA Classroom Music Workshops

2010-2011

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Workshop #1
October 2, 2010
James Cottone & Jenna Kirk

"Orff Techniques in the K-8 Classroom"

Site:  North Elementary School, Brentwood

Time:  9AM-2PM

Come and experience the Orff Schulwerk "Music for Children", a way to teach and learn music through singing, chanting, dance, movement, games, drama, and the playing of percussion instruments.  Participants will experience how improvisation, composition, and a child's natural sense of play are encouraged through the Orff Schulwerk techniques!

Workshop #2

November 13, 2010

Participants are the Clinicians

“A Musical Tapestry”

Site: North Elementary, Brentwood

Time:  9AM-2PM

During this workshop, participants will present and share their favorite successful classroom music lessons.  Whether you are a new teacher or an old teacher, all lessons will provide a fun and fulfilling musical experience. Don’t forget some goodies for the Holidays to share!

Workshop #3

November 20, 2010

PEAK FESTIVAL

Site:  Northport High School, Northport

Come watch clinicians in action while working with the 4^th Graders of Suffolk County!  Students will receive a unique musical experience while giving you “the teacher”, the chance to bring some new ideas back into your classroom.  Clinicians will expertly guide the students while explaining their methodology and teaching technique through the following sessions:  World Drumming, Recorder, Orff Instrumentation, Movement/ Folk Dance and Elementary Chorus.

Workshop #4

January 8, 2011

Naomi Cohen

"Beyond Ta and Ti-Ti:  The Kodaly Approach Part II"

Site:  Burr Intermediate School, Commack School District

Time:  9AM-2PM

Come and enjoy movement and musical activities designed for students in grades k-5.  Through a combination of listening lessons, movement, instrumental playing, singing, and chanting, participants will fully experience the Kodaly Method for the Elementary music classroom. 
No Prerequisite Required.

Workshop #5

February 5, 2011

Dr. Tom Malone

“American Roots and Global Connections”

Site:  TBA, Smithtown School District

Time:  8:30AM-1:30PM

Dr. Tom Malone, a Professor at the Molloy College with a Doctorate in Music Education from Boston University, will open your eyes and ears to multicultural music from rural America and its many links to the diverse world around us.  Participants will be actively engaged through the sounds of the world by dancing, singing, chanting, and instrumental playing.  Participants will be able to bring lessons and techniques to the Elementary and Middle School General Music Classroom.

 Workshops can be taken for In-Service or Graduate Credit 

SCMEA AND NMEA MEMBERS ONLY

In-Service Credit

*  $25 each workshop, checks made payable to SCMEA

*  Certificate for 5 hours of in-service credit for each workshop

    will be provided 

*  Send In-Service Registration form and check to: Victoria Byrne, SCMEA VP for Classroom Music

   126 Fairharbor Drive, Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-707-4547/ vpclassroom@scmea.org

1 SUNY Potsdam Graduate Credit

* $369.35, checks made payable to SUNY Potsdam

* $25.00 participant fee each workshop, checks made payable to SCMEA

Requirements for graduate credit

* Attendance at three of the five workshops in their entirety and a one-page evaluation of each workshop.

*  Send Graduate Credit Registration to:  Barbara Molldene, 12 Rockrose Lane, E. Northport NY 

   11731, pianogirl11099@aol.com

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