IOSA Workshop:

CHAPTER SHARE

IOSA MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Join us at the Indiana Orff Schulwerk Association Chapter Share event to immerse yourself in the creativity and expertise of our IOSA members. Discover a wealth of inspiration as our talented members share innovative lesson ideas, exciting activities, and novel processes to enhance your music room. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching repertoire and connect with fellow educators passionate about Orff Schulwerk. It's a collaborative space where ideas flow, creativity thrives, and the joy of music education comes to life!​

Presenters:

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Josh Southard
"Modal Exploration"


Step into a world beyond major and minor! 🎶 Whether you’re curious about adding mystery, brightness, or earthiness to your music-making—or just want fresh ways to spark student creativity—this session makes modes feel approachable, exciting, and irresistibly fun. Come explore, experiment, and leave inspired to bring modal magic into your classroom! ✨🎵
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Erin Elliott
"Around the World in 80 Beats"


​Pack your musical passport and get ready to be whisked away to explore the rich beauty of songs and dances from cultures across the globe. Leave with a suitcase full of repertoire and activities for your won classroom- no jet lag required!
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​Adrianne Wingler
"Beyond Fifty Nifty"

​There’s more we can do than just sing “Fifty Nifty” when planning a cross-curricular lesson with social studies. We will explore the states through rhythmic composition, body percussion, and melodic improvisation (recorders or mallets). 
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Sondra Hardisty
"Mirror Mirror"

Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer serves as a springboard for student-driven musical composition. Using reverso poems, students are invited to translate a literary “flip” into music through intentional changes in compositional choices. The process highlights practical ways to support open-ended creativity, scaffold for varied readiness levels, and embrace the productive “chaos” that often leads to the most meaningful musical learning experiences.
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