Music Education Workshops
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Join us on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm for an exploration into Black Musical Aesthetics with highly acclaimed educator Dr. Loneka Wilkinson Battiste from the University of Houston. Two active sessions that will define and identify musical examples and how we can integrate into our classrooms as well as experience active and culturally specific hand games and stepping activities to support our teaching.
Free to all participants.
4 credit hours of Act 48 available.
Location: Foy Concert Hall - Moravian University
Schedule for the Day:
- 10 am - 12 pm - Session 1: Exploring Black Musics
- Lunch on your own
- 1pm - 3 pm - Session 2: Hand Games and Stepping
July 6-10, 2026
The Future-Ready Classroom: Elemental Pedagogy for Contemporary Learners
Summer Workshop and Graduate Course
Step into five unforgettable days of creativity, community, and joyful music-making! The Future-Ready Classroom: Elemental Pedagogy for Contemporary Learners summer workshop invites music educators and music education majors to Moravian University from July 6–10, 2026, for an immersive professional development experience unlike any other. Inspired by the elemental magic of Orff Schulwerk, this course blends music, movement, drama, storytelling, and puppetry into an energetic, inclusive learning journey. Whether you're an undergraduate just starting out, a new teacher finding your voice, or a seasoned educator seeking fresh inspiration, you'll discover new ways to invigorate your classroom—and graduate credit is available!
Across the week, you’ll explore hands-on instrumental play, design meaningful lessons, create welcoming learning spaces, and build the classroom culture you’ve always wanted. From crafting your own classroom puppet to moving through folk dances, drumming circles, and community events, each day is infused with imagination and collaboration. You’ll leave with ready-to-use resources, practical strategies for joyful and responsive teaching, and a revitalized sense of purpose. Come ready to play, create, and transform your teaching—your students will feel the difference!
Workshop Details
**Schedule subject to change but classes will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. regardless.
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Energizer ( music, movement, drama) |
| 9:45 am - 11:00 am | Rotation Block 1 |
| 11:00 am - 12:15 pm | Rotation Block 2 |
| 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Rotation Block 3 (Group labs) |
| 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm | Group Work |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Power-Up Hour: Q & A Refelctions |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Special Topic Session |
| 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Evening Events ( Folk Dance, Drumming Circle, Puppet Showcase Night) |
The materials for the course will be shared digitally. A required materials fee of up to $50 may be necessary. Participants will access these through a special portal with our partner Teaching With Orff. This will come with a one year access to the resources from the course as well as many other resources available through TWO. More details about accessing these materials will be available soon.
Drue Bullington – ACEMM President
Award-winning public school music educator, Orff Schulwerk teacher educator (Levels I–III), choral conductor, and innovator in Playful Pedagogy. Drue’s sessions focus on practical classroom organization, structure, and strategies for building a joyful and effective learning environment.
David Thaxton – ACEMM Treasurer
A creative powerhouse known for original rounds, innovative digital/hybrid lessons, and joyful music-making. Orff Schulwerk teacher educator (Levels I–III). David’s sessions explore recorders, ukuleles, elemental composition, and powerful hands-on strategies for upper elementary and middle school.
Crystal Pridmore – ACEMM Board Member
Grammy-nominated urban educator who built a thriving music program from the ground up. Crystal’s sessions address burnout prevention, creating inclusive communities, and building school-wide support for the arts.
Maria Vanesa Utz – ACEMM Associate
South American Orff specialist and bilingual early childhood educator. Vanesa’s work centers around music, movement, and drama with natural materials and community-based choir experiences. She leads sessions in elemental drama, movement, and storytelling.
Course Enrollment and Workshop Information
Gradutate Credit (3)
- Tuition: $1548.00
- To register for graduate credit for this course, please submit the Non-Degree Application. Once submitted, the Office of Graduate Admissions will contact you to finalize your registration.
Act 48 Workshop/Audit (90 hours)
- Tuition: $600.00 / $300.00 for current MU Music Education undergraduate students
- Registration Form
- Dorm housing on South Campus is available $40.00 per night per person
- If interested in dorm housing please contact: Mr. Michael Cook - Music Facilities Coordinator at cookm02@moravian.edu
- Other hotels near campus: moravian.edu/about/places-stay
- Meals are on your own with many in town options.
- On campus meal costs:
Breakfast – $9.00
Lunch – $10.00
Dinner – $11.75
- On campus meal costs:
Visit American Center for Elemental Music and Movement (ACEMM) website for more details.
Interested in Music Education at Moravian?
Discover Moravian University’s Music Education program—where your passion for music becomes a powerful force for inspiring the next generation. From your very first semester, you’ll step into real classrooms through early field experiences that build confidence, skills, and momentum. With small, supportive classes and dedicated faculty mentors, you’ll receive the personalized attention that helps you grow as both a musician and an educator. At Moravian, you don’t just study music—you learn how to make a lasting impact through it.
From America’s First to Your Future in Music Education.
