Workshops are being held on the Plattsburgh State campus in the Meyers Fine Arts Building, Room 300.
From the south: Take the Northway (Rte. 87) to the Rte. 3 Exit. Turn right off the exit. Continue east until this road separates (near Burger King). Bear to the right. Continue on (Broad St.) until the third traffic light. The college will be on your right. Turn right and follow the road around into the large parking lot. This lot is in front of Meyers Fine Arts.
From the North: Follow the same directions.
From Vermont: Take the Cumberland Head ferry and follow the signs to Rte. 87. Head south. Go two exits and follow above directions.
Return to the home page and click on the American Orff Schulwerk Association link or contact one of the Region V representatives.
Alice Pratt barkpratt@aol.com or Michelle Przybylowski Musarch@aol.com
Participation certificates are offered at the completion of each workshop. In-service credit must be arranged by participants with their school districts.
Although primarily geared for music educators NLAOSA workshops are open to all. Each workshop has a specific focus and may attract different participants.
Orff Schulwerk is an approach to teaching music and movement. Educator and musician, Carl Orff felt that children should learn music actively. Orff Schulwerk combines singing, playing , moving, and speech in actively involving children in their music learning.
No, workshops can be attended on an individual basis....$40.00 a workshop; students can attend for FREE.
The Northern Lights Chapter consists of members from northern New York and Vermont. The chapter covers a large area with the center being Plattsburgh, New York. Plattsburgh is located across Lake Champlain from Burlington, Vermont and is 60 miles south of Montreal, Canada. Easily accessible by ferry or Interstate 87.