In this two-hour workshop, participants will experience being in a music classroom while learning classroom management techniques such as brain breaks, transitions, and call and response. After a short sample class, we will break down the techniques used and expand our thinking as it comes to our own classrooms. We will then split into groups for some deeper discussion, activities, and processing around what makes good classroom management. While the techniques and activities used in this workshop are music-based, these strategies can be used in any arts classroom.
Due to space limitations, this event will be capped at 30 participants. Reserve your spot today!
About the Facilitator
Michael Morales, a native New Yorker, has been a teaching artist for over 7 years in NYC. A graduate of City College’s BFA Jazz Program Michael saw an average of 2,000 students annually between 2015 and 2020. Leading percussion workshops for multiple organizations around the city, a Master Teaching Artist for both Marquis Studios and LEAP, Michael has worked in school settings, drug treatment centers, hospitals, and community centers. Michaels focus in the last few years has been on early education pre-k-3rd grade with a focus on music exploration for ELL’s, and working in D75 and SPED settings.
About the Bloomingdale School of Music
Founded in 1964, Bloomingdale School of Music is dedicated to the belief that music changes lives and everyone should have access to high-quality music education regardless of economic status, race, religion, ability level, or gender.
Bloomingdale School of Music is a music-driven community center where all are welcome to join and learn about music from top faculty. They are dedicated to their mission – to make music education accessible to all who want to learn – and remain focused on supporting this mission through their values.
