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A two-part, online workshop for class and subject teachers working with all ages
Learning rich, appropriate songs from multiple cultures is important to each student’s well-rounded education. But how do we bring diverse music to our classrooms in an authentic way? What are the steps for finding such songs? And how should a teacher respond if their musical selection turns out to be problematic?
In part one (Friday-Saturday, January 10-11) of this interactive workshop, we will be:
- Learning an assortment of songs from a variety of cultures for grades 1-8
- Discussing how to research if a song is appropriate and authentic
- Sharing resources for finding and vetting songs
- Discussing what to do when harm is done, or you discover a song wasn’t appropriate to use
For the final session (Saturday, February 22), participants will be encouraged to:
- Find appropriate songs, using what you learned in the January session, and bring them to share and discuss with the group
Instructor
Jayanthi Bunyan is the general music and chorus director at the Brooklyn Waldorf School, where she teaches students of all ages, organizes student performances, and leads communities in song. Jayanthi’s curriculum strives for an embodied approach to music-making through movement, play, and active listening. With over fifteen years of teaching experience, she has worked in public schools in Colorado, New York, and Kolkata, India. As a classically trained Western vocalist, Jayanthi has performed at numerous venues, including the Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Center and the Kolkata Jazz Festival. She has a BA from SUNY Fredonia and an MA from CU Boulder, both in Music Education, and holds a certificate from Sunbridge’s Elementary Music Teacher Education program.
Schedule
Zoom sessions take place on the following dates/times:
Friday, January 10: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Eastern (NY) Time
Saturday, January 11: 10:30 am-12:00 pm and 12:30 pm-2:00 pm Eastern (NY) Time
Saturday, February 22: 10:30 am-12:00 pm and 12:30 pm-2:00 pm Eastern (NY) Time
Cost
$300 includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee
NOTE: This workshop is presented in its entirety over the course of two weekends; individual dates/sessions may not be signed up for separately. Sessions will not be recorded, and refunds will not be issued for sessions not attended. See registration form for full refund policy.
Available Discounts
25% off for
- Schools sending 2 or more participants
- Sunbridge teacher education program graduates
- Payments made in Canadian dollars
Free for current Sunbridge program students in good standing (plus a $25 non-refundable registration fee)
Discounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.
Registration to open shortly.
Questions?
Please contact Barbara Vitale, admissions and summer coordinator, at [email protected] or 845-425-0055 x20
We reserve the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
Sunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE), enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status.