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Presenter Information
Presenter NameMatt Shea
Presenter's PositionGeneral Music Teacher
Presenter's Short Biography

Matt is in his 8th year teaching general music at Frank Rushton Elementary in Kansas City, KS public schools.

Matt attended Kansas State University and received a bachelor's degree in music education and earned his master's degree in music education from the University of Kentucky with a graduate certificate in Orff-Schulwerk.
Matt completed his Orff-Schulwerk certification from Baker University, completed an Orff Master Class and attended the summer course in music and dance pedagogy from the Orff-Institute in Salzburg, Austria. He hosts the Heart of America Orff chapter workshops at his school and is so excited to make music with you today!

Presenter's Address5716 Woodward St.
Merriam, Kansas 66202
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Presenter's Phone(913) 787-2435
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Will there be additional presenters for your session?No
Session Information
Session TitlePlaying A-"round"
Session Description

Come sing, move, and play all things "round" with us! This session will feature singing in the round, moving around, and PLAY-ing around. This session will include elements from both the Orff and Dalcroze approaches to music education.

Session Focus
  • Lower Elementary (Grades PreK-2)
  • Upper Elementary/General Music (Grades 3-5)
  • Choral - Middle School
Is this a demonstration session?No
Sponsorship
Will your session be sponsored?No