How'd They Learn That?
Sing, move, clap, dance, improvise, jam...play congas, recorders, Orff
instruments...perform a great variety of kid-tested pieces...then analyze the
process utilized in teaching each piece.
Presented by nationally-known Orff-Schulwerk
clinician
Jim Solomon
Sponsored by the Northern WV “Mountain Laurel”
Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association
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Author
and National Clinician, Jim Solomon is an instructor of General Music, Chorus,
Recorder and D.R.U.M, a special percussion group for Fifth grade students. He
has over 30 years experience teaching in public elementary schools. In the
summers, Jim teaches Level 1 Orff Certification at the Eastman School of Music
in Rochester, New York. He teaches Rhythmic Training/Percussion Ensemble for
Elementary/Middle School teachers at George Mason University and Anderson
University, and he works with Kindergarten through High School students at the
Eagle Arts Camp in Jacksonville, Florida. Jim has presented workshops to Orff
chapters and MEAs throughout the country and at seventeen American
Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conferences. He presented a Master Class in
Rhythmic Training at the AOSA National Conference in Omaha. Jim was National
Board Certified in 2002 and has been recognized as MENC Nationally Registered
and Nationally Certified Music Educator. He has been Teacher of the Year for
St. John's County, Florida.
Driving directions to Skyview Elementary
From I-79, take I-68 Exit (last Morgantown exit. It is well-marked)
Once on I-68, take Exit 1 toward Morgantown
Turn left onto US119 N/Grafton Road for 3.5 miles
Turn left onto Pleasant St/Westover Bridge
Take first left after bridge onto River Road for 1.5 miles
At stop sign, continue straight up hill
School is on right
