General 5 — American Center for Elemental Music and Movement

The ACEMM Book Study

Join our community of dedicated educators that gather each Thursday evening to discuss books with the goal of improving our own pedagogy and musicianship. These discussions are moderated by ACEMM board members Kate Bright, Liban Gómez, and Jeaneau Julian.

Meetings will happen every Thursday night via Zoom from 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET

Fall 2026 Book Study
September 4 - December 11

Join us for the upcoming Book Study Session, Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm/EST

In this engaging 13-week course, participants will explore Elementaria: First Acquaintance with Orff-Schulwerk by Gunild Keetman is a foundational, practical handbook designed to help music educators and students bring the Orff-Schulwerk teaching method into classrooms. Through weekly Zoom discussions, collaborative brainstorming sessions, and real-world implementation of strategies, educators will develop adaptable lesson plans and classroom tools to support all learners.

Credit Available Through Ashland University!

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Winter/Spring 2027 Book Study
January 8 - April 22

Join us for the upcoming Book Study Session, Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm/EST

In this 13-week course, participants will explore Gilbert presents the latest brain research and its implications for dance educators and dancers. She makes the research findings accessible and easy to digest, always connecting the science to the teaching and learning that takes place in classrooms and studios. Through weekly readings, live discussions, and reflective activities, music educators will examine the foundational role of movement and dance in the Orff approach. Topics include creative dance, folk and traditional forms, improvisation, cross-arts integration, and inclusive practices for learners of all ages and abilities. Participants will reflect on their current pedagogical practices, collaborate with peers, and create lesson plans inspired by the book’s strategies and examples.