Registration begins 8:30 AM

Workshop 9:00AM-1:00PM

Concordia University, Irvine
BMC – Music Building #29
1530 Concordia West / Irvine, CA 92612

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Experience the joy of making music in two languages! Through Spanish picture books, recorder, singing, creative movement, dance, and instrumental play, participants will explore engaging bilingual lessons inspired by the Orff Schulwerk approach and the Music for Children volumes. Leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas that celebrate language, culture, and active music-making. No Spanish fluency is required—just come ready to sing, move, play, and create!

Jeannyvett Colon 

Jeannyvett Colon began her music journey in her home country of Puerto Rico at the age of 8. Her earliest lessons were on the piano. She started playing the clarinet at the age of 13. Following her high school graduation, she attended and graduated from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music with a degree in Clarinet Performance. In order to make money during her schooling, she worked with Corporacion de Las Artas Musicales (which is now called 100 by 35), to teach piano and clarinet lessons. Prioritizing her education, she went on to earn a master’s degree from the University of New Mexico. Jeannyvett is the first person in her family to attain a graduate degree. 

Because of her love for teaching and learning, Jeannyvett has inspired many of her own family members to get college degrees. One of her cousins that live in Puerto Rico is studying Forensic Science, while another one has become a Nurse. Yet another cousin is building a CPA office in Texas, as another serves in the Marines in California. Her family legacy is now forever changed.

Dr. Brandie Buford met Jeannyvett during the summer of 2017, as Jeannyvett was beginning her third year of teaching in Texas. Although Brandie taught 5th grade at that time, they collaborated to merge the joy of writing with the musical arts. Their projects engaged 5th graders, parents, and the community in diverse and inclusive performances. Dr. Buford shares, “Jeannyvett’s passion for music has inspired several generations of learners to explore and appreciate their individual talents in the arts. She not only selflessly gives and serves her students, she also serves her fellow teachers and families.”

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