Fractured Fairy Tales: Reimagining Stories Through Orff Schulwerk

WEBINAR RECORDING

Proceeds benefit the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement

Late winter and early spring can be a challenging time for both teachers and students. Energy is low, routines feel stale, and everyone is counting the days until spring break.

Fractured Fairy Tales offers a fresh, playful approach to Orff Schulwerk instruction that reinvigorates the classroom through imagination and storytelling. In this webinar, David Thaxton and Crystal Pridmore present a collection of elemental lessons inspired by familiar fairy tales, reimagined with humorous twists and creative problem-solving.

Participants will explore how to use story as a catalyst for movement, singing, speech, and mallet work while maintaining strong pedagogical foundations. Each lesson emphasizes active music-making, collaboration, and student choice. Practical strategies for scaffolding, adapting, and extending activities across grade levels will be shared.

Teachers will leave with ready-to-use lessons and renewed inspiration for bringing joy and creativity back into their classrooms at just the right moment in the school year.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that includes the link to the live event on Zoom. And in the days following the event, the webinar 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 hello@teachingwithorff.com

PURCHASE WEBINAR RECORDING

"You guys have outdone yourself with this one! So much fun and so enjoyable! I came away with ideas for about ten different lessons."

Carey P.
Music Educator, Ohio

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 Past President, and is a board member of the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement.

David Thaxton is from Sparks, Nevada where he is currently in his 30th year teaching Elementary music to pre-K through 6th grade. He holds Degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, and Eastern Washington University. David is an AOSA-certified teacher trainer for Orff Level I, II, and III pedagogy and Level I and II recorder, and currently serves as the treasurer for ACEMM and the Sierra Nevada Orff Chapter.