Event LIFT-NL 2024 starts on October 25, 2024 at 8:45:00 AM -0330
Ashley Beresford
Location: Conception Bay South - 10/26/24, 9:00 AM - 10/26/24, 12:30 PM (-0330) (3 hours 30 minutes)

Ashley Beresford
Ashley Beresford

Ashley Beresford holds Bachelor of Music (clarinet) and Bachelor of Music Education degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Masters in Music (Instrumental Conducting) from McGill University. She is currently teaching at Bishop Feild Elementary and Holy Trinity Elementary in St. John’s, Newfoundland where she focuses on incorporating literacy and technology into the music classroom. Ashley spent many years as an active performer, playing with ensembles including the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and Atlantic Light Theatre. Ashley is a Past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Music Educators’ Association and is currently Vice President of the Canadian Music Educators’ Association.


Melodies and Narratives: Integrating Storybooks into the Primary Music Classroom
This interactive session invites educators to explore innovative ways of incorporating storybooks to enrich music lessons, promote early literacy skills, and foster oral language development.Participants will discover how storybooks can serve as catalysts for engaging musical experiences. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, attendees will learn practical strategies for seamlessly weaving books into music curriculum, enhancing learning outcomes, and igniting students' imaginations. Participants are encouraged to bring along a selection of their favorite storybooks to inspire and guide their brainstorming process as they create their own lesson ideas. From rhythmic storytelling to character-inspired compositions, attendees will explore a myriad of possibilities for integrating literacy-rich activities into their music classrooms.

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