Scottish folk music and dance in the music classroom K-12
Saturday, January 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Description
This workshop will explore traditional folk music and dance from Scotland. Attendees will learn traditional dances and how to incorporate them into the music classroom. We will examine Scottish rhythms and instrumentation. We will also learn how Scottish folk music and dance made its way to the United States and its influences on American folk music and dance.
Speakers
Jennifer Tallman
Holly Haffner
Holly Haffner
Learning Objective 1
Connecting traditional Scottish folk dance movement with music in the K-12 music classroom
Learning Objective 2
Connecting traditional Scottish rhythmic figures and scales to modern Western notation systems, while maintaining the spirit and style of this unique cultural music
Learning Objective 3
Connecting the history of Scottish music and dance to American folk traditions
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School