Institute for Music Teaching & Learning

The Institute for Music Teaching and Learning offers high-quality professional development for music educators in a format coordinated with Ohio Standards. All courses are offered for graduate credit through Baldwin Wallace University. Come back in March to see what we'll have for you in the summer of 2023.

Professional Development

The following courses are offered with credit through Baldwin Wallace University.

This course will draw on Prof. Ryan’s experience as a student and performer of Afro-centric music and will involve participants actively drumming, singing, and dancing. The focus will be on building participants’ familiarity and confidence in a few different West African and Afro-Cuban genres while learning strong drumming fundamentals and pedagogical techniques.

Professor Josh Ryan, BW Conservatory Faculty
June 13 - 16, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

EDU 565-PM1
Credit: 2 | Price: $390

Budgets are getting smaller, singers are getting less interested, and teacher motivation is waning. How do we program music for the 21st century choral classroom? Spend two days exploring the mysterious and fascinating world of public domain choral repertoire to help revitalize and energize your program. Participants will learn how to navigate resources like CPDL, IMSLP, Pink Zebra, the Justice Choir songbook, and more as we explore strange and unusual ways to discover new music. Together, we’ll create a diverse and relevant themed concert program you can use with any age and ability level, all without spending a dime on expensive scores or waiting weeks for shipping. A whole new world of choral literature awaits you!

Dr. Jami Lercher, BW Conservatory Faculty
June 22-23, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDU 565-PM2
Credit: 1 | Price: $195

This three-day workshop provides a complete introduction to the Dalcroze Method. Participants will have daily classes in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, solfège, improvisation and pedagogy. This immersion into the method provides participants with skills to apply the principles of the method to their classroom teaching and, for those who are interested in furthering their training, helps to prepare them for entrance into a Dalcroze Certificate program.

Professor Mary Dobrea-Grindhahl, BW Conservatory Faculty
Professor Lauren Hodgson, BW Conservatory Faculty
July 6 - 8, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
EDU 565-PM4
Credit: 1 | Price: $195

Teachers do so much more than teach. It is becoming clearer that teachers must first consider content and approaches within structures that include or exclude students. Let’s begin this conversation by examining identity and positionality concepts that are foundational in co-building equitable musical classrooms that emphasize the strengths and knowledge that students already possess. Teachers from all content areas, age groups, and ensembles are welcome!

Professor Lorelei Batislaong, BW Conservatory Faculty
July 11 - 12, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDU 565-PM5
Credit: 1 | Price: $195

The ʻukulele has quickly established itself as a sought-after addition in the elementary music classroom. But a new instrument for teachers and students doesn’t mean starting all over at square one. Join us as we examine an ʻukulele sequence that draws from principles of universal design, socio-constructivist philosophies, and recognizable elements of the Orff Approach focused on teaching elementary and middle school students. This workshop is joyfully designed with multiple points of entry and participation in ʻukulele playing. All ways of experience and ability are welcome! Please consider bringing a soprano or alto recorder.

Professor Lorelei Batislaong, BW Conservatory Faculty
July 13 - 14, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDU 565-PM6
Credit: 1 | Price: $195

This two-day workshop is designed for string or non-string specialists who teach elementary, middle, or high school orchestra. The Conservatory String Teacher Institute (CSTI) is a wonderful opportunity for orchestra directors to develop their teaching skills. Through hands-on experiences, participants will attend a variety of workshops that focus on string pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, communication, and other relevant topics for today’s orchestra programs. Time will be provided for networking with other participants and workshop faculty. The workshop will be led by Rebecca MacLeod (University of North Carolina Greensboro) and David Pope (Baldwin Wallace Conservatory). Participants will earn 1 graduate credit hour that can be used for Professional Development.

Dr. Rebecca MacLeod, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Dr. David Pope, BW Conservatory Faculty
July 14 - 15, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDU 565-PM7
Credit: 1 | Price: $195

Summer 2022 LoVetri Institute (Online)

Somatic Voicework™ is a body-based method of vocal pedagogy that incorporates physical awareness, aural acuity, kinesthetic development and vocal freedom. It is supported by voice science, vocal hygiene and medical information. It promotes technical security, stylistic accuracy and personal satisfaction.

Level I is called “Basic Application” and includes the following: introduction to functional principles of voice science and medicine. It guides singing teachers to enhance their own qualities as the “building blocks” of The LoVetri Method. It looks at terminology and at objectively describing vocal behavior. It also addresses attitude, intention and appropriateness of the interaction between student and teacher. Level I states that the teacher must have a clear intention for the vocal exercise when it is given. The teacher must know (a) either what is missing and needs to be added or (b) what is wrong and needs to be corrected, such that the student’s singing will somehow improve. It rests on vocal function, vocal health and on traditional pedagogy, but it is also meant to help singers be marketable. There will be a guest vocal health lecture. Its main objective is to instruct the teacher how to listen functionally, to hear aural distinctions and relate them to responses.

Jeanette LoVetri, Creator
Michelle Rosen, Senior LoVetri Faculty
Betsy Fiedler, Senior LoVetri Faculty
July 9-11, 2022
EDU 565-PM8
Credit: 1

Level II is called “Advanced Application” and is largely devoted to exploring how singing exercises work, what they do and why. It examines the age, background and desires of the students and how those things relate to the teaching process. It enhances the teacher’s ability to evaluate the students in terms of vocal behavior and aptitude. In Level II, the teacher acquires greater skill in choosing exercises that are appropriate and adjusting them to meet the level of ability of the student at any given point. There is also greater exploration of the many CCM styles examining performance aspects that may impact vocal health. The main objective of Level II is understanding how to use vocal exercises functionally.

Jeanette LoVetri, Creator
Michelle Rosen, Senior LoVetri Faculty
Betsy Fiedler, Senior LoVetri Faculty
July 12 - 14, 2022
EDU 565-PM9
Credit: 1

Level III addresses “Repertoire, Problem Solving and Voice Medicine”. It features a noted music theater expert from New York City, who will conduct a master class in audition skills with chosen participants. Level III also touches upon acting for Music Theater and provides an excellent and quick approach to teach pitch matching for anyone with that problem. It promotes interdisciplinary interchange, i.e., the need for fellowship with Speech Language Pathologists and Medical Doctors. It also supports the idea that teachers should acquire the ability to read, understand and possibly even undertake research of interest to those in voice disciplines.

Jeanette LoVetri, Creator
Michelle Rosen, Senior LoVetri Faculty
Betsy Fiedler, Senior LoVetri Faculty
July 15 - 17, 2022
EDU 565-PM10
Credit: 1

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