Implementing World Music Studies into the Classroom

Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Description
This session will demonstrate accessible and engaging ways to integrate global music traditions into the general music curriculum. Participants will explore lesson structures, repertoire, and resources from various cultures, including Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Topics include culturally responsive teaching, incorporating instruments, and movement. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use classroom activities and strategies for fostering global awareness through music.
Jake Voight
Speakers
Jake Voight
Learning Objective 1
Participants will gain practical strategies for integrating music from diverse cultures into existing classroom and ensemble settings.
Learning Objective 2
Participants will understand how to approach world music with cultural sensitivity and authenticity.
Learning Objective 3
Participants will leave with repertoire examples, and resource lists for immediate classroom use.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate