KEYNOTE ADDRESS TESTIMONIALS: "Cheryl
Melody's tailor-made Keynote address for Early Childhood Educators was
engaging and inspiring! Her 45 minute dynamic address was
entitled "MEANINGFUL MUSIC MAKING and MAGICAL LEARNING." Attendees stated,
"Cheryl Melody was excellent" and "The abundance of information was
wonderful, I did not know what to expect. I found myself pleasantly
surprised."
I can assure you that we were more than pleased with
the quality of Cheryl Melody's work. She is creative, deeply conscientious,
professional and easy to work with. Rebekka Zydel, Executive Director, CFR-NJ
"Cheryl Melody will give you
150%!
Whether she is a Keynote speaker, a workshop presenter and/or a
performing artist for a children's concert, teachers, parents and children
alike love her style, personality, warmth, and heartfelt passion for
children, music and teaching." Dr. Norma Leslie University
of Oklahoma; Penn State
WORKSHOP PRESENTATION TESTIMONIAL: "Cheryl
Melody was outstanding, and had everyone in the palm of her hand and heart.
Perceptive, Present, Interactive, Sharing every experiential activity with
clarity and interaction!" "Peace Through Music Workshop"--K
through Grade 3 Teachers
Tailor-Made Meaningful Keynote Addresses and
Workshops include:
"Music, Movement & Imagination Pathways
towards Developing Emotional, Intellectual & Social Skills"...A
Joyful, Multi-Dimensional and Experiential Approach
"Teaching Healthy Values through Music,
Movement and Imagination"
"Meaningful Music Making and Magical Learning"
"Peace through Music"
"Teaching Literacy through Music and the
Creative Arts"
**I will be delighted to create a new
title and design a
Keynote or Workshop to fit your individual theme and needs.**
--Cheryl Melody
Keynote Addresses,
Workshops and
Seminars for Teachers:
"Music, Movement and
Imagination Pathways towards Developing Emotional, Intellectual and
Social Skills...A Joyful, Multi-dimensional and Experiential
Approach"
Drawing from the latest childhood music research and her vast
teaching experience, Cheryl Melody designed this seminar
and Keynote Address specifically to help early childhood educators use music, song and
movement to unlock their own imaginations along with the children.
Topics include:
• The impact of singing healthy words
• The latest early childhood music research
• Age-appropriate songs, creative movement, imagination approaches
• Music that celebrates our diversity
• Circle games, finger plays and rhythmic activities
• Focused listening exercises; observation enhancements;
sensory awareness
• Appropriate CD's/tapes for classroom use
• Stories with music
• Songs for self-esteem development
• Discover ways to open up your creativity
• Tips on teacher burnout prevention
• Experience the connection between singing and speaking
Focusing on peace and conflict resolution, Cheryl Melody
designed this seminar to help educators learn how to use music to
address these tough concepts in their classrooms. Topics include:
• Original, age-appropriate songs for a peaceful planet
• Peace, creative movement and music
• Rhythmic raps and peace
• Multicultural music and circle games
• Storytelling, music and peace
• Earth/nature songs
• Songs for self-esteem and the power of healthy lyrics
• Spelling and PEACE
• Exploring peace and communication through improvisation
• Changing songs to fit your curriculum needs
Join Cheryl Melody as she shares her memories
of experiencing prejudice, which has ultimately led to her life's
work on peace. Through her heart-centered sharing, music, poetry,
visualization and introspective questioning, she inspires us to
BECOME the peace we desire in the world. This public speaking event
is an interactive and experiential creative arts seminar. It is
designed to engage the audience in a heightened consciousness of the
impact each of us has on others in our own role modeling of peace.
This unique program draws on Cheryl
Melody's experience as a peace advocate, educator, composer and
performer. Through her open heart and inspirational original music,
she encourages individuals to explore a higher awareness of peace
consciousness as she communicates, connects and bonds her audience
within a "One Planet" philosophy.
Designed for Montessori School teachers, parents and administrators.
Theme is similar to the first three workshops, with a special
emphasis on Maria Montessori and her visions for peace, children and
education.
Cheryl Melody weaves an
interactive tapestry of heart-opening songs in order to celebrate
life, celebrate ourselves, each other, our world, our earth and
quiet moments for healing and peace. For more information, go to
www.soundhope.com.
Cheryl Melody, B.M. Ed.; M.A., has over twenty-five years of
teaching, composing and presenting. Her extensive experience makes
for an engaging presentation for your next conference or convention.
For more information on how to book an educational seminar for your
school, library or organization, please call Cheryl Melody
Productions at 508-435-6198 or send an
email.
For more
information on Cheryl Melody's workshops, seminars, concerts, birthday
parties, special events, and personalized songs, please call Cheryl Melody Productions at
508-435-6198 or send an
email.
