Rob DelGaudio - September 20, 2025
Music and Nature
In this session teachers will explore nature-inspired songs and activities. Immerse yourself in the rich repertoire, integrating music, movement, and speech to engage students’ innate curiosity. Discover rhythmic patterns, melodic motifs, and dynamic expressions that evoke the sounds and textures of the natural world. Through active participation and reflection, gain practical tools to create a vibrant and student-centered music environment.
Rob DelGaudio is a composer and elementary music educator based in Westchester, NY. He holds B.M. and M.M. degrees from Manhattan School of Music and Hofstra University. He received his Orff levels training at Hofstra University, Villanova University and George Mason University. Rob creates content for music educators on YouTube. His channel, Music With Mr. DelGaudio features his original songs and lesson ideas and currently has over 17K subscribers. Additionally, he is a graduate of the prestigious BMI Musical Theatre Writing Program. He is the creative director of his own theater company, Pancake Productions, the leader of the Tarrytown Ukulele Jam, the author of a Barnes & Noble exclusive book titled Music.
Roger Sams - October 18, 2025
Nurturing Wholeness in the Elementary General Music Classroom
Orff Schulwerk is not only a wonderful way to build musical skills and understandings, but also an effective tool for nurturing humanity. This workshop will focus on how the processes of Orff Schulwerk can be used to support the holistic well being of everyone in your classroom, starting with YOU.
Roger Sams retired from the music classroom in 2013 after 31 years of teaching music in public and private schools. He has served as adjunct faculty, teaching methods courses and supervising student teachers, at Cleveland State University and has been on the faculty in teacher education programs at the University of St. Thomas, Cleveland State University, Akron University, Texas A&M University—Kingsville, the University of Montana, University of Missouri-St. Louis, VanderCook College of Music, the Portland OR Orff course, and other venues throughout the US. Roger is a regular presenter at state, regional, national, and international conferences and has served on the AOSA National Board of Trustees. He has worked with teachers and children in Canada, China, Croatia, Indonesia, India, Kenya, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Vietnam, and throughout the US.
Chapter Share - February 7, 2026
Tiffany Barry - March 7, 2026
SONGS OF THE SUN: Filipino Folk Songs for the Musical Classroom
Come sing and play songs and games from the Philippines! In this workshop, we will learn some Filipino history, culture, and music through Tiffany's book, "Songs of the Sun: Filipino Folk Songs for the Musical Classroom."
Tiffany Unarce Barry is a California-based music educator with over 20 years of experience teaching general music, ukulele, choir, orchestra, and band in both public and private school systems. She is a performer, presenter, and published author. Tiffany is currently an adjunct lecturer in Music Education and serves as the course director of the Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Program at San Jose State University. She is also a Basic Orff Teacher Educator for Level 1.
Kimberly Collins - April 25, 2026
Singing and Moving Through the African Diaspora
This workshop will include music and dances which began in Africa and extended throughout various western cultures, including the African-American movement style of “stepping”. Come prepared to sing, move, and play as we give honor to rich African inspired cultural traditions.
Dr. Kimberly Collins is a National Board Certified music educator from Little Rock, Arkansas, with over 20 years of experience teaching choral, general music, and fine arts. A national workshop presenter and Certified AOSA Teacher Educator in Movement and Basic Pedagogy, she holds a doctorate in Teacher Leadership. Dr. Collins is passionate about creating engaging, Orff-inspired experiences that connect body, heart, and mind across all ages.