We’re thrilled to invite you to our next Creative Music-Making Workshop, happening in the Portland area on Saturday, November 8th! This workshop is offered for free due to generous support from the Willis Wonderland Foundation.
This full-day training is open to up to 30 music teachers of all kinds: elementary music, band, choir, orchestra, general music, modern band and beyond at all levels.
Date & Time:
🗓 Saturday, November 8th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Host site:
Aloha High School -18550 SW Kinnaman Road - Beaverton, OR 97078
Lunch Provided – because no one creates on an empty stomach!
What You’ll Experience
This hands-on training will immerse you in creative music-making practices for the classroom. Together we’ll explore:
🎵 Improvisation & Composition – simple strategies that empower students to create their own music in all settings, including large ensemble.
🎵 Arranging & Comping – building background patterns that work across instruments and ensembles.
🎵 Songwriting – guiding your students to write, share, and perform original songs.
🎵 Technology Integration – explore how new technology tools can benefit you and your students.
We’ll play together, try out real-world classroom applications, and connect these practices to a wide variety of teaching environments.
Bring your instrument (any kind: winds, strings, guitars, percussion, kazoo… the sky’s the limit!) for an inspiring day of collaboration and fun.
Free Gifts for Teachers
Every attending teacher will receive:
🎹 A Yamaha Pianica – the Yamaha corporation has partnered with us to donated a pianica to every participating teacher.
💻 Music creation software bundle, including:
Subscriptions to cutting edge software
A copy of Band-in-a-Box
And maybe a few small surprises as well
Why Attend?
✔️ Get hands-on training in creative music-making.
✔️ Explore practical strategies you can use immediately in your classroom.
✔️ Receive incredible free resources to spark student creativity.
✔️ Connect with a community of passionate educators.
✔️ Have a ton of fun with colleagues
✔️ Did we mention we are buying you lunch?
👉 Space is limited to 30 teachers – register now to save your spot!