Lisa Sempsey

Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly, Elementary, Choral, Curriculum, Assessment 

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Lisa Sempsey has taught kindergarten through sixth-grade general music, elementary choruses, elementary and middle school strings, and was the Artistic Director and Prelude Choir Director for the Children’s Choir of Lancaster from 2005-2012. She has experience as a curriculum coordinator within a public school district. Currently, she teaches kindergarten through sixth-grade general music, chorus, and strings in Hempfield School District. She is adjunct faculty at Elizabethtown College, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in music education focusing on general music methods and curriculum, assessment, and measurement. Lisa is the Elementary Representative on the PMEA District 7 board, a member of the Board of Directors for the American Center for Elemental Music and Movement. She is a freelance composer, arranger, and content creator.

Lisa’s extensive academic background from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, including a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Master of Education in Leadership for Teaching and Learning, is a testament to her dedication and expertise. Currently, she is a doctoral student at the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota. Additionally, she has honed her skills through the completion of all Kodály Levels and Orff-Schulwerk Levels, as well as World Music Drumming level one, further solidifying her position as a seasoned professional in the field.

Lisa’s collaborative spirit shines through her role as a clinician and workshop presenter. She thrives on sharing her knowledge and learning from her colleagues, a trait that has led her to present workshops at the local, regional and national levels. Her sessions cover a wide range of topics, including classroom management, choral reading sessions, technology in the music classroom, movement and music curricular connections, Kodaly Pedagogy in the modern elementary music class, curriculum development and lesson planning, and Orff-Schulwerk-inspired elements in K-6 music classes, inviting her audience to be part of the learning process.

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

Master of Education in Leadership for Teaching and Learning

Orff Schulwerk Levels Certification

Kodaly Levels Certification

World Music Drumming Level I

Workshops

“Marvelous Meters and Modes”

“Maps and Treasures, an Elemental Journey”

I am comfortable custom-creating workshops for your organizations needs that can be rooted in Kodaly, Orff-Schulwerk, choral, strings, and technology integration.

Associated Projects

Lisa is an active advocate in multiple regional and national music education associations!

Board of Directors

District 7, Elementary Representative

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Publications

Ideas for primary age students based on an adventure in the rain.

Strategies to expand your repertoire for teaching. (With Crystal Pridmore)

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Lisa flies out of Harrisburg International Airport

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