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Performance prep can feel like it eats up all your time—but what if it didn’t have to? In this upbeat and practical webinar, LeslieAnne Bird shows you how to flip the script on concert stress. You’ll discover how to keep performances joyful, manageable, and student-centered without losing your mind (or your weekends). LeslieAnne shares clever planning hacks, playful ways to involve students, and creative shortcuts that make a big impact. Whether you're navigating long-standing traditions or dreaming up something brand new, this session will give you the tools to keep the fun in your concerts and the balance in your life.

Highlights:

  • Advocate confidently for realistic, student-friendly performance expectations.
  • Let students take the lead with co-created, joy-filled concerts.
  • Use playful planning tips to save your time (and sanity).
  • Build performances from themes, stories, and student ideas.
  • Handle large groups and whole-school concerts with less stress.
  • Transform simple songs into show-stoppers with clever Orff-inspired layering.
  • Explore alternatives like informances and family folk dance nights.
  • Involve parent helpers, student MCs, and creative transitions to keep concerts moving.
  • Keep costumes and props easy, affordable, and student-made.
  • Get practical, step-by-step frameworks for organizing a performance season that works for you.

After registering, you will be able to access the webinar recording and downloadable materials from your online library.

Upon completion, you may request a certificate of completion for 1.5 hours of professional development by emailing our team at [email protected]

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LeslieAnne Bird is a music and movement educator at Stonebrook-White Montessori, in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in Cleveland, Ohio. She teaches general music to children aged three to grade three and is an adjunct Professor at Cleveland State University. LeslieAnne is an international presenter. She has served as vice president and membership chair for the Greater Cleveland Orff Chapter and is currently serving as the content curator for the Teaching With Orff community. In addition, she is the owner and CEO of Three Little Birds Music Education Services LLC where she offers teacher training, coaching and musical experiences for children and adults.

From Chaos to Confidence

Performance Prep Made Easy

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The workshop recording and downloadable materials will be added to your online library.

Upon completion, you may request a certificate of completion for 1.5 hours of professional development by emailing our team at [email protected] 

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