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# Tidewater Area Orff Chapter

of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://tidewaterorff.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://tidewaterorff.com/blog/)
- [Tidewater Orff: Chapter Share](https://tidewaterorff.com/tidewater-chapter-share/) - Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music This workshop will feature local music educators who are currently active in the classroom. Topics covered will include: Instrument repair, incorporating children's literature, and more. Presenters Include: Check back regularly to see an updated list of expected presenters. Allison Schiebler: Instrument Repair
- [Chelsea Cook: Orffin' Around, part 2](https://tidewaterorff.com/chelsea-cook-orffin-around-part-2/) - Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Time: 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Chelsea’s “out-of-the-box” arrangements have endowed her advanced elementary Orff ensembles with a distinct style that has garnered widespread praise within the community. Join us to experience her process of using the Orff approach to bridge the gap between classical and pop music.
- [Christine Ballenger: Keep it Simple: Remember the Basics!](https://tidewaterorff.com/christine-ballenger-keep-it-simple-remember-the-basics/) - Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 9am-1pm Larchmont Elementary School Our jobs as general music educators can be complex– typically teaching five or six different grade levels during the course of a week, each with its own content and skills. But with this challenge comes the opportunity to teach students multiple years in a row
- [Local Spotlight- Norfolk State Univ. and Hampton Univ.: HBCUs, Step Culture and a Sharing Session](https://tidewaterorff.com/local-spotlight-nsu-and-hampton-univ-hbcu-sharing-session/) - Saturday, March 29th, 2025, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Please note: This workshop has been rescheduled for March 29th. Please update your calendars accordingly. We are thrilled to invite faculty from two of our local HBCUs to speak briefly about the music program and history of each school. Step teams
- [Manju Durairaj: Principles of Orff Schulwerk - Centering the Human](https://tidewaterorff.com/manju-durairaj-principles-of-orff-schulwerk-centering-the-human/) - Saturday, September 21, 2024 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Music begins inside human beings, and so must any instruction (Carl Orff, 1932). Using the Principles of Orff Schulwerk that center the humans involved in collaborative musicking while ensuring creativity in improvisation and composition, the workshop demonstrates the interplay of process and product. It
- [Chelsea Cook: Orffin’ Around](https://tidewaterorff.com/chelsea-cook-orffin-around/) - Date: Saturday, February 8, 2024 Time: 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music *Description coming soon* Clinician Bio: Chelsea L. Cook holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in vocal performance from Clayton State University and Georgia State University. Prior to finishing her graduate studies, Chelsea had a deep passion for teaching music. Eventually, she
- [Matthew Stensrud: Effortless Play: Using the Schulwerk to Enhance Creativity](https://tidewaterorff.com/matthew-stensrud-effortless-play-using-the-schulwerk-to-enhance-creativity/) - Saturday, February 10, 2024 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Clinician Bio: Matthew Stensrud is an internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Elementary Music and Movement Teacher and currently teaches PK-4 music and movement at Sidwell Friends Lower School in Washington, DC. He received his Master of Music Education from George Mason University and Bachelor
- [Mitzi Emblidge: Drum Circle and Classroom Percussion Refresher](https://tidewaterorff.com/mitzi-emblidge-drum-circle-and-classroom-percussion-refresher/) - Saturday, January 20, 2024 9am-11am Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music She believes that “Drumming gets people out of their heads and into their hearts; out of the past or future and into the present moment.” (Christine Stevens) It is a time to not worry about being perfect or making mistakes. Just be in the moment,
- [Thomas Pierre: Orff in the Urban Classroom](https://tidewaterorff.com/thomas-pierre-orff-in-the-urban-classroom/) - Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Time: 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Every learner has creative potential. Through singing, saying, moving, playing, and creating, participants will experience ways of tapping into the creative potential of learners in the urban classroom to provide meaningful musical experiences that are
- [Dr. Juan Carlos Tavarez: ¡Wepa! Songs, Dances, and Games from the Dominican Republic](https://tidewaterorff.com/dr-juan-carlos-tavarez-wepa-songs-dances-and-games-from-the-dominican-republic/) - Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 Time: 9am-11am Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Música es Vida! Music and dance play an active role in the Dominican Republic, from education to social gatherings to celebrations. Teachers have the responsibility to help bridge cultural gaps between students and their educational experiences, embedding social-emotional learning and culturally

## Pages

- [Home](https://tidewaterorff.com/) - Welcome! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of music and movement education through the philosophy of Orff-Schulwerk. We serve teachers in the Hampton Roads area. (Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Northeastern North Carolina) Please join us for our FUN and inspiring workshops! Meet our 2026-2027 Guest Clinicians Tidewater
- [Contact Us](https://tidewaterorff.com/contact-us/) - Current Board Members: Jennifer Jungling, President Kael Thomas, Vice President Emily Ashbury, Senior Treasurer Allison Scheibler, Treasurer Antoinette Tortorici, Webmaster Heather Hardy, Membership Dr. Dionne Ellis, DEI April Owens, Publicity Carrie Green, Board Member Rachael Juzwak, Board Member
- [Workshops 26-27](https://tidewaterorff.com/workshops-26-27/) - Workshops and Clinicians We have some amazing clinicians lined up for our 2026-2027 season. New Flyer here Learn more about each one below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Learn More Thomas Pierre Workshop Topic: No Child on the Sidelines: Teaching the Child in Front of You Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 9am-1pm Old Dominion
- [Membership](https://tidewaterorff.com/membership/) - Join Us: The fee structure below is based on the unified membership structure of our parent organization, AOSA. In order to be a member of Tidewater Orff, with member benefits and voting privileges, you will also need to join AOSA as a national member. We also have non-member options (guest). Benefits of Tidewater Orff Membership:
- [Notable Websites](https://tidewaterorff.com/notable-websites/) - Mid-Atlantic Chapter of AOSA
- [AOSA National Conference 2026](https://tidewaterorff.com/aosa-national-conference-2026/) - AOSA National Conference "Flowing Forward" Every year, AOSA comes together to learn, celebrate, and grow in Orff-Schulwerk through professional development sessions, events, and networking. This year is in our home state! Join us November 4th - 7th, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia for all
- [Previous Workshops](https://tidewaterorff.com/previous-workshops/)
- [Workshops 25-26](https://tidewaterorff.com/workshops-2526/) - Workshops and Clinicians We have some amazing clinicians lined up for our 2025-2026 season. Learn more about each one below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Learn More Christine Ballenger Workshop Topic: Keep it Simple: Remember the Basics! Saturday, September 20, 2025 9am-1pm Larchmont Elementary School **This event
- [Coming Soon...](https://tidewaterorff.com/coming-soon/) - Please check back later... this page will be ready to perform shortly.
- [Workshops 24-25](https://tidewaterorff.com/workshops-2425/) - Workshops and Clinicians We have some amazing clinicians lined up for our 2024-2025 season. Learn more about each one below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Learn More Manju Durairaj Workshop Topic:Principles of Orff Schulwerk - Centering the Human Saturday, September 21, 2024 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Local Spotlight: Norfolk State University
- [Workshops 23-24](https://tidewaterorff.com/workshops-2324/) - Workshops and Clinicians We have 4 amazing clinicians lined up for our 2023-2024 season. Learn more about each one below. Learn More Thomas Pierre Workshop Topic:Orff in the Urban Classroom Saturday, September 16, 2023 9am-1pm Old Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Dr. Juan Carlos Tavarez Mini Workshop #1- Workshop Topic:¡Wepa! Songs, Dances, and
- [Directions](https://tidewaterorff.com/directions/) - Come to ODU, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts Use this address for your GPS: 1339 W 49th St, Norfolk, VA 23529 Parking: Parking is available at the 49th Street Stadium Garage Follow ​the directions on the signage for permit information *UPDATE: Parking is NOT PERMITTED at the Baptist College Ministry Building on 49th Street.
- [Attribution](https://tidewaterorff.com/attribution/) - This site has been created with the help of many different people and companies.In particular, a special thanks goes to the following for content running on this site: Author: Gabriel Barletta / UnsplashLicense: Author: João Silas / UnsplashLicense: Author: Anthony DELANOIX / UnsplashLicense: Author: Jens Thekkeveettil / UnsplashLicense: Author: Yvette de Wit / UnsplashLicense: Author:

## Block Library

- [Clinician Page](https://tidewaterorff.com/bg-block/clinician-page/) - Learn More Manju DurairajWorkshop Topic:Principles of Orff Schulwerk - Centering the HumanSaturday, September 21, 20249am-1pmOld Dominion University- Diehn School of MusicLocal Spotlight: HBCUs, Norfolk State University and Hampton UniversityWorkshop Topic: A sharing session featuring graduates of our local HBCUsSaturday, January 11, 2025 9am-TBDOld Dominion University- Diehn School of Music Learn More Chelsea CookWorkshop Topic: Orffin’ AroundSaturday, February 8, 20249am-1pmOld

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- [Workshop](https://tidewaterorff.com/./workshop/) - Clinician bios and Workshop descriptions

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