Janie Vance

Movement in the Orff Classroom; Building Blocks and Process

Presented by Janie Vance

Saturday, October 3, 2015

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Skyview Elementary School

Morgantown, WV

This workshop will focus on creative ways to build a movement vocabulary to use in the Orff classroom for you and your students, improvising and ultimately creating original work while using fun, everyday concepts and ideas. Processes for teaching creative movement and folk dances will be included.  Other topics include facilitating group work during movement activities for your students, working with reluctant movers, and integrating creative movement with children’s literature.

Janie Vance is an active educator, clinician, and researcher in the field of music education.  She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from James Madison University, a Master of Music degree in vocal performance from the University of Miami (FL) and a Master and Doctor of Education in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.  She received her certification and Masters certificate in Orff Schulwerk from George Mason University. Janie has taught movement for the Orff Schulwerk certification courses at Villanova University, Peabody Conservatory, and George Mason University.  She is an active presenter in Orff Chapter Workshops and National Conferences. Janie has taught general/vocal/instrumental music Pre-K through12th grade for 20 years and is currently the Dean of Faculty, Music Coordinator and teacher at The Town School in New York City.

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

Fees:

Membership: $15 per school year

Workshop:      $20 for members

$30 for non-members

Students:        Free with ID