Central Carolina Chapter of AOSA
Membership and Workshops 2023-2024
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Workshop Location: Durham Academy Lower School 3501 Ridge Road Durham, NC 27705 0.6 CEU credits are awarded for full attendance of 9am-4pm workshops. 0.4 CEU credits are awarded for full attendance of 9am-1pm workshops. Students are welcome to attend workshops free of charge! (Please bring your student ID to verify enrollment) |
AOSA and Central Carolina AOSA
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2023-2024 AOSA Dues $94
2023-2024 AOSA Dues $64
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(Bundle is only available to AOSA members.) 2023-24 Workshop Pricing
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"21st Century Orff-Schulwerk: Making Responsive
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Manju Durairaj
Manju Durairaj was born and raised in India. She studied at the University of Pune, India, where she obtained a BS in Mathematics. She was involved in graduate research projects on comparative pedagogical practices of Indian (Carnatic) and Western Music at Middlesex University, London, UK. She graduated with her second master’s degree in music education and K-12 certification from VanderCook College of Music, Chicago. Manju is also certified in Orff-Schulwerk, completing her levels at George Mason University, with master classes at University of St. Thomas, and at the Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria.
Manju currently teaches Pre K-4 general music at the Latin School of Chicago. She is past president of the Greater Chicago Orff Chapter. She is a SMART certified trainer, Seesaw Ambassador, and customizes these training courses for music educators. She teaches graduate methods, technology, and curriculum general music teacher training courses at VanderCook College of Music, Chicago. She is on the Diversity Commission of the National American Orff Schulwerk Association and on the Elementary General Music Council of IL Music Education Association. She has presented at ISME, AOSA, OAKE, NAfME, MKMEA, IMEA, ILMEA, WMEA, TMEA and other international and national conferences. She has been published in the Orff Echo, Reverberations, Illinois Music Educators Journal, and the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education. Her publications with Hal Leonard include InterAct with Music Assessment Levels 1 and 2, InterAct with Music Assessments for Print and Devices, and Technology in Today’s Music Classroom, and Dancing Around the World Series with Music Express Magazine.
Manju Durairaj was born and raised in India. She studied at the University of Pune, India, where she obtained a BS in Mathematics. She was involved in graduate research projects on comparative pedagogical practices of Indian (Carnatic) and Western Music at Middlesex University, London, UK. She graduated with her second master’s degree in music education and K-12 certification from VanderCook College of Music, Chicago. Manju is also certified in Orff-Schulwerk, completing her levels at George Mason University, with master classes at University of St. Thomas, and at the Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria.
Manju currently teaches Pre K-4 general music at the Latin School of Chicago. She is past president of the Greater Chicago Orff Chapter. She is a SMART certified trainer, Seesaw Ambassador, and customizes these training courses for music educators. She teaches graduate methods, technology, and curriculum general music teacher training courses at VanderCook College of Music, Chicago. She is on the Diversity Commission of the National American Orff Schulwerk Association and on the Elementary General Music Council of IL Music Education Association. She has presented at ISME, AOSA, OAKE, NAfME, MKMEA, IMEA, ILMEA, WMEA, TMEA and other international and national conferences. She has been published in the Orff Echo, Reverberations, Illinois Music Educators Journal, and the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education. Her publications with Hal Leonard include InterAct with Music Assessment Levels 1 and 2, InterAct with Music Assessments for Print and Devices, and Technology in Today’s Music Classroom, and Dancing Around the World Series with Music Express Magazine.
"A Year in the Life...
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Lisa Odom
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Lisa Odom is a curriculum specialist and music educator with 33 years of experience creating professional development resources and teaching K-5 students. In June 2022, Lisa retired from classroom teaching. Currently, Lisa provides opportunities that support and mentor other music teachers through Professional Development, Individual Mentor Services, and support in the daily classroom through "Artistry in Residence" experiences. Lisa taught for Carmel Clay Schools in Carmel, IN for 28 years and then taught K-2 music for Skokie School District 69 for 5 years. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Music from Butler University and a Master of Arts in Education from Ball State University. She served three years as the Region VI representative for the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) and has presented at various AOSA, National Association for Music Education, and many State Music Educators Association conferences. In 2008, Lisa was named Carmel Clay Teacher of the Year. In 2017, Lisa was named Elementary Music Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Music Education Association, signifying outstanding achievement in the field of music education. During the summer months, Lisa teaches Orff Schulwerk Levels, and Orff Curriculum at Anderson University in Anderson, IN and DePaul University in Chicago, IL. |
Anthony Molinaro
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Mr. Molinaro (Mr. Mo) has been teaching music professionally for 10 years. After graduating from Duquesne University, Mr. Mo moved to San Diego, CA, and began his career as a teacher and professional musician. In 2012, he moved with his wife back to the Pittsburgh Area and began teaching in Grove City. Mr. Mo studies the Dalcroze method of education and is currently a candidate for certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. He also serves on the National Board of the Dalcroze Society of America and is the treasurer. He blogs about his experiences in education, and that blog can be visited at MrMoMusic.com.
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