As a provisional chapter, we are proud to offer this workshop series at no cost to support and uplift our music educator community.

Saturday, August 22nd 2026
9am-1pm
Perkins Elementary School, St. Petersburg, FL

Matthew Stensrud

Join us as we kick off the Suncoast Florida Orff Chapter's Inaugural Fall workshop series with internationally respected Orff-Schulwerk educator Matthew Stensrud. Matthew is known for creating joyful, highly engaging experiences that seamlessly blend movement, singing, speech, and instrument playing in the Orff-Schulwerk approach. You can find more info about him at http://matthewstensrud.com/

Whether you're new to Orff or a seasoned teacher looking for fresh ideas, you'll leave with practical lessons, creative strategies, and renewed inspiration to bring back to your classroom.

Saturday, September 19th, 2026
9am-1pm
Perkins Elementary School, St. Petersburg, FL

Dr. Sandra Adorno & Daniel Rivera

Experience a morning of creativity and collaboration with Sandra Adorno, Associate Professor of Music Education and Music Education Area Coordinator at Florida International University, and Daniel Rivera, Suncoast Orff Chapter President. Together they'll share engaging teaching strategies, repertoire, and movement experiences designed to inspire elementary music educators!

Come ready to sing, move, play, and collaborate with fellow educators from across the Suncoast region.

Wrap up our Fall Workshop Series with an inspiring session led by Sarah Theres, an elementary music teacher in Okaloosa County and one of Florida's outstanding music educators.

Sarah was recognized as a 2024 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence, an honor awarded to just 30 music educators nationwide, and was a finalist for Okaloosa County's 2027 Teacher of the Year. Known for her engaging, student-centered teaching, Sarah will share practical, Orff-inspired lessons that foster creativity, musical independence, and joyful music-making.