Elemental Ups and Downs: The Highs and Lows of Musical Play

WEBINAR RECORDING

Ready to ride the waves of elemental music? In this joyful, interactive webinar, you’ll explore movement, improvisation, games, and playful lessons all centered around the concept of "ups and downs." Join Drue Bullington, Crystal Pridmore, and Casey Goryeb as they guide you through adaptable activities that range from steady beat games to expressive scarf work, high-energy roller coaster movement, and creative soundscapes. Whether you're teaching tiny musicians or seasoned middle schoolers, you’ll walk away with lessons you can use tomorrow—and ideas that will inspire your students all year long. You'll also discover practical classroom management tips and inclusive strategies for little ones who need extra support. Come ready to move, laugh, and play!

Highlights:

Engaging steady beat games like "Bump Up Tomato" and "Down Down Baby" with levels of improvisation and teamwork.
Creative alligator-themed activities for exploring opposites, movement, and improvisational chants.
Adaptable ideas for recorder, barred instruments, body percussion, and unpitched percussion.
Scarf activities for younger learners, supporting high/low exploration and movement comfort.
Playful storytelling and fingerplays like "Mr. Wiggle and Mr. Waggle" and a must-have book recommendation: Ralph and Rita’s Rotten Day.
Innovative roller coaster movement and soundscape activities for older students, including a roller coaster poetry extension.
Practical classroom management and behavior incentive tips, especially for young or wiggly learners.
Seamless connections to ensemble work and dynamics through creative visual prompts.

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]

PURCHASE WEBINAR RECORDING

Drue Bullington teaches elemental music and movement at Brownstown Elementary School in Lancaster, PA.

He teaches in several Orff Schulwerk levels certification courses around the U.S. and offers numerous workshops yearly in the Orff Approach. Drue serves as President of the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement.

Casey Goryeb is the 6th Grade Chorus, 7th Grade Band, and 8th Grade General Music Teacher at Copeland Middle School in Rockaway Township, NJ. A born and raised Jersey Girl, Casey attended Lebanon Valley College where she received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Bachelor of the Arts in Music (Flute Performance). She earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership Instruction from The College of New Jersey and her Supervisory Certificate from Centenary University. Casey completed her Orff Schulwerk Certification and the Orff Curriculum Course through The University of the Arts and Master Class in Orff Schulwerk at George Mason University. An active member of her local chapter, Casey has served on the Executive Board for many years and is the Past President and Orff Schulwerk Levels Course Director for the Northern New Jersey Orff Schulwerk Association (NNJOSA). She is also on the Board of Directors for the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement (ACEMM). Casey resides in Hackettstown, NJ with her husband, Aaron, and their rescue dog, Bear. Additionally, Casey directs the musicals for her middle school, performs with her ukulele cover band, The Two Ukes, listens to audiobooks, practices yoga, and procrasti-bakes.

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Crystal Pridmore teaches elemental music and movement, choir, and strings for PreK-6th grade students at Finney Elementary School in the Chula Vista Elementary School District in San Diego, CA. She holds a BA in Music Education and MA in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University, and 3 levels of certification in Orff-Schulwerk. She is the creator and co-host of the Chaotic Harmony Podcast.
In addition, Crystal serves as the San Diego American Orff Schulwerk Association Chapter President, and is the Vice President for the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement.

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