Maine Motif Maine Motif May 2017 Issue 3 Volume I | Page 28

from Suzuki, Orff, Gordon, Dr. Seuss, and the Beatles. The focus is
on not learning music, but acquiring it as we do with language
through the core values of student-centered repertoire,
approximation, creating a comfort zone, scaffolding, composition,
and improvisation. Participants will receive information and hands
on training on how to utilize this form of music acquisition in their
classrooms, including popular and general music courses
6:00-6:30 Exhibits Crawl, Refreshments, and Drawings
Collins Center Lobby
7:30 Concert: Maine Renaissance and Directors’ Band
Collins Center for the Arts
9:30-10:30 UMO/USM Reception
Black Bear Inn - Pink Room C
Day Two: Friday, May 19, 2017
7:30-8:20 District Meetings
See schedule for locations
8:30-9:30 Using Classical Music to Teach Rhythmic and Melodic
Literacy
Bodwell Lounge - Dr. John Feierabend, clinician
This session will share wonderful classical selections for developing
rhythmic and melodic listening/reading/writing skills in
elementary through middle school aged children. Participants will
sing/dance/play/laugh their way to music literacy with this
excellent music literature.