Workshops
All SWOKE workshops are held at Valley Community Presbyterian Church - 8060 SW Brentwood
Portland, Oregon 97225-2355
PSU Credit is available to participants attending all 3 workshops. details
Workshop #1 - "It’s All About Process"
Presenter: Dr. Angela Broeker
Date: October 8, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Description:
Hang on to your hat as we explore
creative, fun ways to approach the
choral music experience with young
singers. Learn how to “take apart”
existing choral compositions and “build
them back up” during rehearsals
through imaginative processes that help
children become better musicians.
Other topics covered include how to
choose choral music for children, how
to find teachable musical elements in
each piece, and how to teach children
to sing in parts.
Please register by September 25.
SWOKE Members Event - "Tried and True
Musical Gems Part II"
Date: November 6, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Description:Reap the benefits of your OAKE/SWOKE
membership from 9 a.m. – 12 noon on
Nov. 6. Members are invited to bring a
song, game, play party, dance, great
manipulative, or any sure to please idea
to demonstrate. Bring enough master
copies of your song to share with all. You
may choose to present an activity or just
come to get new ideas. Anyone interested in
working on song collection analysis is invited to meet
over lunch at a nearby restaurant.
RSVP: swokechapter@yahoo.com
Workshop #2 - "Movement Is Magic: Folk Dances and Singing Games"
Presenter:Michelle Trapa
Date: February 26, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Description: Come prepared to dance and sing through the
morning as Michelle leads us through the best
folk dances, singing games, and play parties in
her repertoire. Return to school on Monday
with fresh ideas and activities for your classes.
Workshop #3: "Making It Up As You Go Along:
Building Confidence, Community, and
Compositions through the Improvisation Process"
Presenter: Megan Oberfield
Date: May 14, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Description:Experience a sequenced approach to choral
improvisation. Help your singers gain the
experience, confidence and skills necessary to
create their own music. Take home activities,
literature, and ideas for improvising with choral
and general music students of all ages.