In this session, both seasoned and new Elementary Music Educators will observe Kodaly activities in action. The clinician will bring a class of 4th grade students to run a demonstration lesson showing engaging songs and games, transitions that meet concept goals, energetic pacing, and recorder instruction. The fourth graders have had consistent and sequential music instruction since kindergarten once a week in a public school setting. This will not be a “practiced” lesson beforehand - but a snapshot of a lesson the clinician would plan and implement during the year- so students will not be performing, but showcasing a normal music lesson, and attendees will also see classroom management strategies in action. Attendees will then have a chance to ask questions and play a music game with the students.
Target Audience
Elementary Music Educators, Pre-service Collegiate
Additional Notes
Clinician Info
Nora Hunter
Chico Unified School District
Nora Hunter has over 20 years of teaching experience. Nora moved to Mill Valley after finishing her master’s at Chico State. In addition to teaching for Mill Valley School District, Nora was Associate Conductor for Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra, and music director for Throckmorton Theatre. A single reed specialist/pianist, Nora accompanies for choral and symphonic ensembles.
Nora moved back to Chico in 2018 where she teaches for Chico Unified School District and Chico State. She is the Elementary Music Coordinator for CUSD, and the general music representative for North Section CMEA. From 2024-2026, Nora was Mentorship Chair for CMEA.
In 2022, Nora received the CMEA Elementary Music Award, and in 2026, Nora received the CMEA Northern Section Music Educator Award. Nora has also received several awards in her district.
As a Kodaly specialist, Nora has taught for a number of Kodaly Certification programs. She is passionate about teaching music and giving all students the gift of music.