Kate Bright
My name is Kate Bright, and I am a music teacher from central Pennsylvania. I am certified in Orff Schulwerk and have a Master's Degree in Kodály Music Education from the American Kodály Institute. I have traveled, both physically and virtually, across the country to give workshops on how I teach my students to be creative and active musicians.
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Where can you see Kate next?
- Every Thursday night from 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M ET at ACEMM's Book Study. Here is the link to register for weekly emails and for information on how to join our Google classroom and access our resources.
- June 22 - July 3, 2025: Teaching recorder at the West Chester Orff Levels.
- July 21 - August 1, 2025: Teaching recorder with Fauna Wolfe at the Portland Orff Levels.
- April 26, 2026: Presenting Elemental Musical Adventures at the Philadelphia Orff Schulwerk Association.
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Where did you see Kate?
Kate, introducing her choir at Red Mill Elementary School.
- Note about notes: Google thinks that my Google Slides presentations are phishing scams. You will see a warning banner - I promise you that I am not trying to get any money or personal information from you!
- March 8, 2025 at the Heart of America Chapter presenting "Elemental Musical Adventures: the In-Person Edition." Click here for link to slides and notes.
- January 28, 2025 sharing Frosty Fundamentals with a live Webinar at 8:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM PT in collaboration with Teaching with Orff. All proceeds go to ACEMM and there will be a recording available for purchase. Click here for more information.
- November 16, 2024 at the AOSA National Conference. Click here for slides!
- October 26, 2024 at the CCCAOSA Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. Click here for slides/notes!
- September 21, 2024 at the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, presenting "Elemental Musical Adventures." Click here for slides/notes.
- August 20, 2024 at the Charles County Public School Back to School Elementary Music PD, sharing "Rules, Routines, and Recorders - Oh My!" Click here for slides.
- August 3rd & 4th at the F-flat Books annual back to school symposium. Click here to register!
- April 20, 2024 at the Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, presenting "Elemental Musical Adventures: Composing and Creating with Students" Click here for slides and notes.
- March 23, 2024 at the Greater Baltimore Orff Literature Sharing, presenting alongside Warkenda Williams-Casey. Click here for slides and notes.
- March 9, 2024 at the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association, presenting "Elemental Musical Adventures: Composing and Creating with Students" Click here for slides and notes.
- March 2, 2024 at the St. Louis Orff Chapter, presenting "Elemental Musical Adventures: Composing and Creating with Students." Click here for slides and notes.
More notes and resources from previous years can be found on my Resources page!
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