Experience the Elemental Through Arts Integration
The Berkshire-Hudson Valley chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (BHVAOSA) is celebrating 50 years of providing high-quality professional development workshops for music educators. They serve the greater capital region of New York, as well as southern Vermont and western Massachusetts, and celebrate the approach of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman and their belief that music education should be an active, joyful, and creative experience.
As one of my first graders exclaimed, "there is music in everything!" Explore the connections between sculpture and creative movement, the sounds contained within an abstract painting, the possibilities of incorporating inspiration from our surroundings, and the music and movement present within each participant. Participants will enjoy activities adaptable for all grade levels from pre-kindergarten and beyond.
Please feel free to bring a recorder and a ukulele if you have them.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Scott Roether
Scott Roether teaches music and movement at University School in Cleveland, Ohio where he works with boys ages four through ten. Prior to his work at University School, he worked as an arts integration specialist and public school teacher. He has completed Levels training and Curriculum Development, as well as a number of Master Classes and the International Summer Course at the Orff-Institut. In addition to his previous training in Orff Schulwerk, Scott recently completed his coursework for a Master's degree in Music Education with a concentration in Orff Schulwerk from the University of St. Thomas. He currently serves the Greater Cleveland Chapter as Vice President and Program Chair.
FORMAT: In-person learning opportunity
DATE: Saturday, 4/25/26
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Skano Elementary School, Shenendehowa CSD
FACILITATOR: Scott Roether
CONTACT: BHVAOSA
FEE: This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2025-2026 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00.
CTLE HOURS: 4
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/44us3vx2