2019-2020 Workshops, Early Bird Membership, and More!

​Dear PGT MEMBERS and FRIENDS,

Welcome back to the 2019-2020 school year! The PGTAOSA board hopes this message finds you well rested and recharged for the new academic year! PGT has some exciting things planned for you this year. We hope to see you at one of our workshops!

I'd like to thank Dave Verno for his service as President for PGTAOSA for the last two years. He was a great leader and his dedication to the group was very appreciated! I'm excited to serve as your president for the next two years. Sarah Williams will be serving as our Vice-President and Troy and Celeste Schaltenbrand will be our new hospitality hosts. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any board members if we can help you in any way!

Early Bird Membership
Join PGT with a full membership package before Wednesday, September 11,and save $30. Full membership includes all four workshops for the year and access to our video library. Visit our Membership Page to register.
 
2019-2020 Workshops
Saturday, September 14, 2019: Michella Fella Przbylowski
It's Elemental!
O'Hara Elementary School, Fox Chapel Area School District

Saturday, October 19, 2019: Michael Checco
Building Community Through World Music Drumming
O'Hara Elementary School, Fox Chapel Area School District

Saturday, February 8, 2020: Diana Hawley
Orff Schulwerk 2020: Cultivating a Reflective Practice
South Fayette Intermediate School, South Fayette School District

Saturday, March 21, 2020: Sue Mueller
A Learner-Centered Orff-Schulwerk Classroom
South Fayette Intermediate School, South Fayette School District
 
Be sure to check on each workshop location, as our usual schedule has changed this year. All of our workshops are from 9:00am to 1:00pm with refreshments and registration beginning at 8:30am. Visit our Workshop Page to read more about our presenters.

Jean Wilmouth Scholarship
We will be selling music tumblers and water bottles at our workshops to benefit the Jean Wilmouth Scholarship. Please check out our Facebook page for a preview of the merchandise and prices. Quantities are limited, so come ready to shop!

2019 AOSA National Conference
AOSA's Annual National Conference will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 20-23. Visit the Conference Website for information on the featured presenters and conference program. Early registration ends on September 5, 2019.

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We hope you have a great start to your school year, and don't miss out on this exciting season of student centered learning in the Orff Schulwerk classroom!

Sincerely,
Jennifer DeRemer
PGTAOSA President