Workshop Series & Collegiate Credit

September 12, 2026 9:00-1:00

Break a Leg!  Imagination and Drama in the Elementary Music Classroom

Presenter: Rob DelGaudio

Let’s bring a little theater into the music room! This hands-on workshop explores simple, playful ways to mix music, storytelling, and drama with your students. We’ll sing, move, act, and experiment with skits, puppets, and humor—just like kids naturally do when they play.

You’ll walk away with practical ideas you can use right away, whether you’re new to Orff or just looking for fresh inspiration. Expect to laugh, collaborate, and leave with activities that help students feel confident expressing themselves through music and imagination.

Rob DelGaudio is a composer and elementary music educator based in the New York City area.. He holds a B.M. and M.M. from Manhattan School of Music and Hofstra University and has completed Orff Levels training at Hofstra University, Villanova University, and George Mason University.

As the creator of Music With Mr. DelGaudio, a YouTube channel with over 20,000 subscribers, Rob shares original songs and engaging lesson ideas for music educators. He is also a graduate of the prestigious BMI Musical Theatre Writing Program and serves as the creative director of his own theater company, Pancake Productions.

Beyond his work in music education and theater, Rob leads the Tarrytown Ukulele Jam and is the author of Music, a Barnes & Noble exclusive book. 

October 3, 2026   9:00-1:00

Sing, Dance, and Play Around the World

Presenter: Aimee Curtis Pfitzner

Aimee Curtis Pfitzner has dedicated over thirty years to working with children and educators through joyful, playful, and purposeful music making and learning. She holds a Master of Music degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and has completed Orff-Schulwerk certification training through Level I at Bridgewater State University (MA), Levels II and III at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Master’s Level training at the University of Memphis. Aimee is also an approved Level I Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Educator.

Aimee is a frequent presenter at national and international music education conferences and workshops. Her numerous published resources for music educators are available through Beatin’ Path Publications. Beyond her professional work, Aimee is passionate about gardening, adoption, and a wide range of creative pursuits including painting, zendoodling, jewelry making, and sewing.

When she’s not singing, teaching, writing music, or presenting, Aimee shares her thoughts and inspirations on music education through her blog: www.ofortunaorff.com. 

March 13, 2027 9:00-1:00

It Worked For Me: Strategies for Adaptive and Inclusive Classrooms

Presenter: Emily Knight