Where to find Robbin presenting workshops in the coming year:
Calming Down, Waking Up - an Introduction to the Alexander Technique
The world we are living in is full of surprises, sadness, and constant emotional stimulus.
Join me in Birmingham, Alabama for this 4 hour workshop on Saturday, October 27th, at Pura Vida Healing Arts Studio, Back on Track, 3940 Grants Mill Rd 2nd floor, Irondale, AL 35210 $40 per person.
The world we are living in is full of surprises, sadness, and constant emotional stimulus.
- How do we make choices about our reactions to all of this?
- In what do we want to invest ourselves mentally and physically?
- Where are the tools we need to have to both calm down and wake up?
Join me in Birmingham, Alabama for this 4 hour workshop on Saturday, October 27th, at Pura Vida Healing Arts Studio, Back on Track, 3940 Grants Mill Rd 2nd floor, Irondale, AL 35210 $40 per person.
Introduction to Alexander Technique for Music Teachers
for the NAfME Chapter of University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, GA
Wednesday, December 15, 2018 - 1:15 - 2:25 pm
Private workshop for Music Education students at the University of Georgia in Athens on Alexander Technique and how it can be applied to the things music teachers do all day long; conducting, getting up and down off the floor, singing, moving instruments, etc.
for the NAfME Chapter of University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, GA
Wednesday, December 15, 2018 - 1:15 - 2:25 pm
Private workshop for Music Education students at the University of Georgia in Athens on Alexander Technique and how it can be applied to the things music teachers do all day long; conducting, getting up and down off the floor, singing, moving instruments, etc.
Fun with Folk – Learn to play the dulcimer and folk dance the Kodály way
for the Kodály Association of Southern California (KASC)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 – 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran School, North Hollywood, California
Have you always wanted to learn to play the Appalachian lap dulcimer? The dulcimer is a lovely, soft instrument that accompanies children’s voices beautifully, and can become your go-to instrument in your music classroom. Come build your own dulcimer to take home from a kit, and learn the basics of playing today.
Music teachers need quick and easy ways to incorporate folk dance into the music curriculum. Let Robbin show you how to link folk dance to the singing games and play parties you are already teaching - thus saving time and adding to the FUN factor for your students!
In the context of the above topics, Robbin will also be sharing with you some songs, games and play parties from the Ritchie Family in Kentucky. Who are the Ritchies, and why is their contribution to the Kodály world in the United States so important? Come find out, and see how this time-tested music, deeply rooted in Appalachia, can be relevant to our 21st century classrooms.
for the Kodály Association of Southern California (KASC)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 – 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran School, North Hollywood, California
Have you always wanted to learn to play the Appalachian lap dulcimer? The dulcimer is a lovely, soft instrument that accompanies children’s voices beautifully, and can become your go-to instrument in your music classroom. Come build your own dulcimer to take home from a kit, and learn the basics of playing today.
Music teachers need quick and easy ways to incorporate folk dance into the music curriculum. Let Robbin show you how to link folk dance to the singing games and play parties you are already teaching - thus saving time and adding to the FUN factor for your students!
In the context of the above topics, Robbin will also be sharing with you some songs, games and play parties from the Ritchie Family in Kentucky. Who are the Ritchies, and why is their contribution to the Kodály world in the United States so important? Come find out, and see how this time-tested music, deeply rooted in Appalachia, can be relevant to our 21st century classrooms.
Folk Dance in the Music Classroom: play parties, games and history from the Ritchie Family
for the Kodály Music Educators of South Carolina (KMESC)
Saturday, March 2, 2019, 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Location TBA near Greenville, SC
Music teachers need quick and easy ways to incorporate folk dance into the music curriculum. Let Robbin show you how to link folk dance to the singing games and play parties you are already teaching - thus saving time and adding to the FUN factor for your students!
Robbin will also be sharing with you some lesser-known games and play parties from the Ritchie Family in Kentucky. Who are the Ritchies, and why is their contribution to the Kodály world in the United States so important? Come find out, and see how this time-tested music, deeply rooted in Appalachia, can be relevant to our 21st century classrooms.
for the Kodály Music Educators of South Carolina (KMESC)
Saturday, March 2, 2019, 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Location TBA near Greenville, SC
Music teachers need quick and easy ways to incorporate folk dance into the music curriculum. Let Robbin show you how to link folk dance to the singing games and play parties you are already teaching - thus saving time and adding to the FUN factor for your students!
Robbin will also be sharing with you some lesser-known games and play parties from the Ritchie Family in Kentucky. Who are the Ritchies, and why is their contribution to the Kodály world in the United States so important? Come find out, and see how this time-tested music, deeply rooted in Appalachia, can be relevant to our 21st century classrooms.
Alexander Technique for Music Teachers
Location: George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
For information contact: Potomac Arts Academy, 4260 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA22030
Phone: 703-993-9889 Website: https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/teacher-training/kodaly/
Dates: July 8 - 12, 2019
In July I'll be teaching one of my favorite classes ever, Alexander Technique for Music Teachers. Combining all the facets of my career, this is the class I wish I'd had when I was sitting on the floor or actively moving around with children all day long. George Mason is in Fairfax, VA - but we have music teachers from all over the United States come and join us for our Kodály and Orff levels classes. My AT class will be the week before levels, July 8 - 12. If you have music teacher friends who could benefit from AT - send them my way!