Saturday, April 17, 2027
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Overview
In a world where information is automated, the modern music classroom must become a laboratory for what machines cannot replicate: human connection, collective empathy, and creative resilience.
This hands-on workshop, led by JongBaek (JB) Yoon, Director of The Elemental Lab and a Carl Orff Foundation Licensed Trainer, moves beyond simply teaching songs. Participants will dive into Process-Based Pedagogy, exploring how the foundational principles of Orff-Schulwerk powerfully support the Music Inquiry Cycle. Through active experience, you will discover how to transform a general music ensemble into a collaborative learning environment where students move fluidly from imitation to independent creation.
Attendees
K-8 General Music Educators and Performing Arts Specialists
Cost
HK$1,800
Breakfast and Lunch are included.
Session Outcomes
In this workshop, participants will walk away with:
- Official Certification: Receive a Certificate of Participation featuring the Orff-Schulwerk Licensed Trainer logo
- Music Inquiry Blueprint: A clear 4-stage framework (Listen/Acquire → Explore → Create → Present)
- Side-Coaching Skills: Practical verbal and non-verbal techniques to guide student ensembles
- Planning Templates: Easy-to-use tools for aligning music learning with inquiry units and IB standards
- Assessment Strategies: Simple, research-based ways to track growth in collaboration and creativity
- The Elemental Network: Ongoing support through a professional community and a digital resource pack
Speaker
JongBaek (JB) Yoon is the Director of The Elemental Lab, working at the intersection of Creative Arts pedagogy and Transdisciplinary Education. A Carl Orff Foundation Licensed Trainer (Individual Trainer) and IB Workshop Leader, JB specializes in transforming traditional educational models. He champions Orff-Schulwerk’s foundational focus on process-based teaching and the critical importance of collaborative creativity. By reimagining this elemental music and movement approach through a rigorous, inquiry-based lens, JB empowers educators to build inclusive, dynamic environments that equip students with creative resilience for a technology-enhanced world.
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Light Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Part 1: The Pulse Vertical & Horizontal Rhythm Exploring rhythmic architecture by stacking pulses (vertical) and extending phrases (horizontal) to build the "bones" of our ensemble. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Part 2: Tonal Shifting Wishi Ta Tuja & The Pentatonic Lab. Moving from a simple folk melody into a creative ensemble. We will "migrate" through Do, Re, So, and La pentatonic centers to see how modal shifts transform our improvisation. |
| 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Part 3: Atmospheric Complexity The Clouds Project Inspired by Dr. Sangiorgio & Mr. LaDeluca. This session layers duple and triple meters with simultaneous tonal centers, creating a sophisticated, shifting ensemble texture. |
| 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Part 4: The Didactic Toolbox Unpacking & Application We pull back the curtain on the day’s pedagogy, focusing on the Music Inquiry Cycle and practical toolboxes for your school setting. |
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