VIDEO
Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Choral Arts
*In-person is recommended, but please contact Dr. T if you need to make zoom an option at timothy.little@sru.edu
Delves into the contemporary research and application of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) within the realm of choral arts. Participants, specifically conductors, will embark on a journey to cultivate a teaching and conducting pedagogy rooted in cultural responsiveness. This will be achieved through an in-depth exploration of pertinent case studies and hands-on learning experiences in simulated and situated contexts.
June 23–27, 2025 9:00a–4:00p
*part of the Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Music Education certificate
The workshop harnesses the power of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) to dissect the nuances of gesture, meaning, and communication. This analysis serves to foster artistic empathy, ignite musical imagination, and enhance sound production and vocal technique. Conductors, by delving into this innovative approach, will gain a deeper understanding and ability to apply Personal Practice Knowledge (PPK). Moreover, they will refine their capacity for empathy and social agency, aligning these attributes with the communication and learning styles of students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and artistic backgrounds.
