The Four Corners Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association 
Our mission is to demonstrate the value of Orff-Schulwerk in the Four Corners Area and promote its widespread use; 
to provide professional development and networking opportunities for our members and regional educators; 
 and to inspire and advocate for the creative potential of all learners. 
Everyone is welcome, come join us!

Spring WORKSHOP!

Rochelle Mann
Are We There Yet?  Traveling with Children on the Road to Musicianship

EXPERIENCE A WIDE RANGE OF FUN AND MEANINGFUL LEARNING AVENUES AS WE EXAMINE MATERIALS THAT NOT ONLY FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, BUT ALSO INSPIRE THE GROWTH OF OVERALL MUSICIANSHIP AND SENSITIVITY.  WE WILL EXPLORE WAYS TO GUIDE OUR STUDENTS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF CREATIVE PLAY, AND TO FOSTER THEIR MUSICAL PROGRESS THROUGH DISCOVERY.

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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 
9:00AM-3:00PM
(REGISTRATION 8:30AM-9:00AM)
NEEDHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2425 W. 3RD AVE
DURANGO, CO
REGISTRATION COSTS:
MEMBER: $20
NON-MEMBER: $35
STUDENT: $5
RETIRED: $10

ABOUT THE CLINICIAN
Rochelle Mann, Professor Emerita at Fort Lewis College in Durango CO, has a record of outstanding service to the music education profession and is recognized for her artistry in flute performance. She was named a Featured Scholar at FLC where she served as Chair of the Music Department and Acting Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She holds degrees from Indiana University and Arizona State University, and continues to be a strong advocate for quality music education at all levels.
Dr. Mann has taught public school music in Indiana, Colorado and on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico. A specialist in the Kodály concept, she has also taught Kodály Certification courses at Arizona State, Portland State, and Texas Tech Universities, and served as Artistic Director of the Durango Children’s Chorale. A program author for Silver Burdett Making Music, she is now a contributing author for Interactive Music. Her other publications include several works for children's voices (Colla Voce) as well as articles promoting innovative teaching techniques and performance practices.
Dr. Mann maintains an extensive schedule of concert performances, including the Durango Bach and Chamber Music Festivals, Music in the Mountains, and serving as Principal Flute with the San Juan Symphony. She can be heard on the following recordings: Raising the Roof - A Celebration of Chamber Music in the Southwest (Artisie4) and Awakening (Equilibrium).

Now offering 
Professional Development Credits 
for Public Educators!

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IF INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM, PLEASE CONTACT US

MENTORSHIP Program

New to Orff-Schulwerk? Contact us and we will set you up with a local Orff Educator to personally support you and give you ideas for your own teaching circumstance. Teachers of all subjects welcome.