About Prairie Winds Orff
The Prairie Winds Orff Chapter was founded in 1979 by Sister Millicent Hinds, Sister Jeanette Hinds, and Teri Fay. We are dedicated Orff Schulwerk teachers in North Dakota. Our goal is to explore ways to create, sing, move, and play our way into the hearts of children through the use of Orff Schulwerk!
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Meetings and Events
September - Social
Bismarck event- September 24, 2022
Join us for muffins and juice to kick off the start of another great year!
When: 10:00am-noon
Where: Jennifer Russell's house - 2418 Stewart Drive, Bismarck
Minot event- September 10, 2022
When: 10:00am-noon
Where: Prairie Sky Breads
Bismarck event- September 24, 2022
Join us for muffins and juice to kick off the start of another great year!
When: 10:00am-noon
Where: Jennifer Russell's house - 2418 Stewart Drive, Bismarck
Minot event- September 10, 2022
When: 10:00am-noon
Where: Prairie Sky Breads
October 1, 2022
Kelly Whisinnand presents "Lights, Camera, Process"
9 AM - 4 PM at Rita Murphy Elementary - Bismarck, ND
Come sing, say, move, play, and create with materials used in everyday
instruction that can be put on stage!
This workshop will include aspects of the music classroom
and how to showcase activities for your school community.
Kelly Whisinnand teaches at Reeder Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska. She teaches Preschool-5th grade students and conducts the 4th/5th grade choir. She also directs the 7th and 8th grade show choirs at Beadle Middle School. Kelly has served as treasurer for the Great Plains Orff Chapter and is currently serving on the AOSA National Board of Trustees. She received her Orff Schulwerk Certification from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Southern Methodist University. Kelly is a certified Movement and Recorder Teacher Educator for AOSA. Kelly presented at the 2016 and 2019 AOSA National Conference and continues to present to children/adults locally.
Kelly Whisinnand presents "Lights, Camera, Process"
9 AM - 4 PM at Rita Murphy Elementary - Bismarck, ND
Come sing, say, move, play, and create with materials used in everyday
instruction that can be put on stage!
This workshop will include aspects of the music classroom
and how to showcase activities for your school community.
Kelly Whisinnand teaches at Reeder Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska. She teaches Preschool-5th grade students and conducts the 4th/5th grade choir. She also directs the 7th and 8th grade show choirs at Beadle Middle School. Kelly has served as treasurer for the Great Plains Orff Chapter and is currently serving on the AOSA National Board of Trustees. She received her Orff Schulwerk Certification from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Southern Methodist University. Kelly is a certified Movement and Recorder Teacher Educator for AOSA. Kelly presented at the 2016 and 2019 AOSA National Conference and continues to present to children/adults locally.
November 19, 2022 - Chapter Share
9 AM - Noon
Fort Lincoln Elementary
Mandan, ND
February 25, 2023 - Music Camp
Red Trail Elementary
Mandan, ND
More information to come
April 15, 2023 - Chapter Share
9 AM - Noon
Fort Lincoln Elementary
Mandan, ND
Chapter News!
Adrianna Klocke and Rachel Frank were awarded scholarships to attend
Orff Levels Training at University of Mary 2022.
Prairie Winds Orff is proud to be recognized, 2017 - 2019, as a "Chapter of Distinction," the highest level of chapter recognition from the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.
Adrianna Klocke and Rachel Frank were awarded scholarships to attend
Orff Levels Training at University of Mary 2022.
Prairie Winds Orff is proud to be recognized, 2017 - 2019, as a "Chapter of Distinction," the highest level of chapter recognition from the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.
