SongWorks in Practice (SIP)
SongWorks in Practice (SIP) virtual professional development sessions offer active, accessible, and engaging experiences in singing, movement, listening, and literacy study using SongWorks Practices, guided by the SongWorks Principles of Teaching and Learning. SIP sessions are hosted and led by SongWorks Certified Educators.
These evenings were created to facilitate a way for our community to stay connected, share our work, and support and empower one another. SIP presenters and topics vary, and posted schedules are subject to change.
A SIP session is not an all-encompassing course. These sessions offer a taste of SongWorks Principles and Practices at play. More comprehensive training and experiences are offered at the SongWorks Summer Certification Courses, local workshops, and annual international SongWorks Conferences.
The 2021-2022 SIP Season has concluded.
Please check back in the Fall for more offerings!
Contents
Upcoming Sessions for 2024-2025
SongWorks: Seasoned Strategies and Artful Applications
Session 2: Primary Grades
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6pm – 7pm CT
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free; $10 donation suggested
These presentations will focus on modeling Playful Teaching and Vibrant Learning with primary and upper elementary students in mind.
Presenters: Debanhi Garcia (TX) & Emilee Knell (UT)
This session will be recorded and made available to registered attendees until Summer 2025, and posted permanently in the Members Access section of the SWEA website.
Contact Rachel Gunderson (rachel@songworkseducators.com) with questions or for further information.
Session 3: Intermediate Grades
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6pm – 7pm CT
Presenters:
- Katie Herzberg (IL)
- Anna Shelow (OH)
Session 4: Performing Ensembles
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6pm – 7pm CT
Presenters:
- Rebecca Hahn (MN)
- Katie Herzberg (IL)
Session 5: Literacy, Part 1
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6pm – 7pm CT
Presenters:
- Kylie Decker (UT)
- Rachel Gunderson (AZ)
Session 6: Literacy, Part 2
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6pm – 7pm CT
Presenters:
- Rachel Gunderson (AZ)
- Max Mellman (NJ)
Session 7: Reflections
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6pm – 7pm CT
Presenters:
- Kylie Decker (UT)
- TBD
Contact Rachel Gunderson (rachel@songworkseducators.com) with questions or for further information about SongWorks in Practice sessions.
Past Events
SongWorks: Seasoned Strategies and Artful Applications
These recordings will be available until Summer 2025, and will then be permanently archived in the Members Access section of the SWEA website.
Session 1: Back to School (August 20, 2024)
This session included presentations by:
- Rachel Gunderson (AZ)
- Debanhi Garcia (TX)
Archived Recordings
The following recordings are permanently archived in the Members Access section of the SWEA website.
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SongWorks: Cardinal Cornerstones – Session 3 (March 7, 2022)
This session included presentations by:
- Vicky Suárez (TX): Three Blind Mice
- Danielle Solan (Hong Kong): Pizzicato from Sylvia (Léo Delibes)
- Jake Harkins (VA): Never Be Alone (Shawn Mendes)
SongWorks: Cardinal Cornerstones – Session 2 (January 18, 2022)
This session included presentations by:
- Mary Roeder (CO): I’m Going Downtown
- Max Mellman (NJ): Kee-mo Ky-mo (Nat King Cole)
- Lisa Schoen (MN): Skating (Vince Guaraldi)
SongWorks: Cardinal Cornerstones – Session 1 (October 11, 2021)
This session included presentations by:
- Molly Feigal (MN): Roly Poly
- Alice Nordquist (MD): Firebird Suite (Stravinsky)
- Betty Phillips (OR): London Bridge
SongWorks: Introductions and Inspirations (February 1, 2021)
This session included presentations by:
- Alice Nordquist (MD): Come and Follow Me
- Jake Harkins (VA): Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks (Mussorgsky)
- Lisa Schoen (MN): Best Day of My Life (American Authors)