Susanne Finch Burgess
BA in Music Education (voice), California State University, Fullerton
MM in Orff Schulwerk, University of Memphis
Level II Certification, Kodaly Methods, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Susanne has a wide range of teaching experience in all age groups from newborn to college. She has taught general and choral music and drama in public and private schools, conservatories, and community organizations. As an Orff-Schulwerk practitioner and teacher-trainer, she brings an integrated perspective to teaching and learning that merges instruction in music, dance and drama. She is a regional and national workshop presenter for the American Orff Schulwerk Association and has presented nationally for MENC and ECMMA as well as internationally at the ISME Conference in Bologna, Italy.
Susanne’s interests in curriculum integration have led her to advanced studies and research in instructional design, authentic assessment and arts curriculum and the benefits of conceptually-driven instruction. Notable projects include writer and on-camera workshop leader for the arts education series The Arts in Every Classroom (Annenberg Media), publications for the Orff Echo (AOSA), Early Childhood Connections (ECMMA), standards-based curriculum for GT Jams™ Music & Movement Playbook, as well as many ongoing mentorships and consultations in arts integration with teachers and artists nationwide.
