Kate Bright - Photo Credit Michael Sanchez
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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.
- January 12, 2026: Presenting a webinar "Centering Student Leadership" for the O Fortuna Orff Patreon from 6:30 - 7:15 PM ET.
- February 28, 2026: Presenting a webinar "Centering Student Leadership" for CTAOSA from 10 AM - 12 PM ET.
- April 26, 2026: Presenting Elemental Musical Adventures at the Philadelphia Orff Schulwerk Association.
- June 22-July 3, 2026: Teaching recorder at the West Chester Orff Levels.
- July 20 - 31, 2026: Teaching recorder with Fauna Woolfe at the Portland Orff Levels.
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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!
- October 13, 2025: Presenting at the PMEA D7 Professional Development Day: Voice and Choice in Singing Games and Dancing Together: Folk Dance for Every Classroom.
- October 4, 2026: Presenting Teaching an Old Song New Tricks for the Red Stick Orff Chapter in Louisiana. Click here for slides/notes.
- August 7, 2026: Presenting Building Blocks for a Successful School Year for Omaha Public Schools. Click here for notes.
More notes and resources from previous years can be found on my Resources page!
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Check out Kate's article "Steps to Prep the Recorder"
Check out Kate's article "Peter and the "What if...?"