Music Education Workshops
January 25, 2026
Join us on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm for an exploration into Black Musical Aesthetics with highly acclaimed educator Dr. Loneka Wilkinson Battiste from the University of Houston. Two active sessions that will define and identify musical examples and how we can integrate into our classrooms as well as experience active and culturally specific hand games and stepping activities to support our teaching.
Free to all participants.
4 credit hours of Act 48 available.
Location: Foy Concert Hall - ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½
Schedule for the Day:
- 10 am - 12 pm - Session 1: Exploring Black Musics
- Lunch on your own
- 1pm - 3 pm - Session 2: Hand Games and Stepping
July 6-10, 2026
The Future-Ready Classroom: Elemental Pedagogy for Contemporary Learners
Summer Workshop and Graduate Course
Step into five unforgettable days of creativity, community, and joyful music-making! The Future-Ready Classroom: Elemental Pedagogy for Contemporary Learners summer workshop invites music educators and music education majors to ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½ from July 6–10, 2026, for an immersive professional development experience unlike any other. Inspired by the elemental magic of Orff Schulwerk, this course blends music, movement, drama, storytelling, and puppetry into an energetic, inclusive learning journey. Whether you're an undergraduate just starting out, a new teacher finding your voice, or a seasoned educator seeking fresh inspiration, you'll discover new ways to invigorate your classroom—and graduate credit is available!
Across the week, you’ll explore hands-on instrumental play, design meaningful lessons, create welcoming learning spaces, and build the classroom culture you’ve always wanted. From crafting your own classroom puppet to moving through folk dances, drumming circles, and community events, each day is infused with imagination and collaboration. You’ll leave with ready-to-use resources, practical strategies for joyful and responsive teaching, and a revitalized sense of purpose. Come ready to play, create, and transform your teaching—your students will feel the difference!
Visit website for more details.
Interested in Music Education at ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½?
Discover ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½â€™s Music Education program—where your passion for music becomes a powerful force for inspiring the next generation. From your very first semester, you’ll step into real classrooms through early field experiences that build confidence, skills, and momentum. With small, supportive classes and dedicated faculty mentors, you’ll receive the personalized attention that helps you grow as both a musician and an educator. At ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½, you don’t just study music—you learn how to make a lasting impact through it.
From America’s First to Your Future in Music Education.
