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Lori Fraesdorf
Tucson, AZ
(520) 471-7707
Lori Fraesdorf
Lori Fraesdorf has been a Music Arts Integration Specialist and Children's songwriter in Tucson for over thirty years. In the early '80's, before OMA (Opening Minds Through the Arts) existed, Lori started writing songs and created musical games to help students develop greater self-esteem and improve their regular classroom academic learning. Having first taught as a classroom teacher with both Exceptional Education and Elementary Education, Lori realized early on, that learning with and through music, not only engages students, but helps them retain curriculum concepts and reinforces academic facts and skills. Over the years, Lori has written over 300 original academic songs, written/adapted and produced over 40 musicals and facilitated countless literature adaptations with students. In addition, she has presented many professional development opportunities to help support teachers to integrate music and arts in their teaching.
Lori Fraesdorf is a nationally published author ... > Read moreof books and songs. She has recently begun her own business as a developer, publisher and consultant of educational materials that integrate music and the arts. The name of her business is called, Sound Curriculum Development and Consulting, LLC.
Lori Fraesdorf is also an accomplished jazz pianist and vocalist. She has been performing in Tucson restaurants and venues as a soloist and/or with a variety of music groups throughout the years.
Styles: Arts Education, Ballads, Blues, Children's Music, Classic Rock, Coach - Music, Dance, Theatre, Country, Holiday Music, Jazz, Contemporary, Music Composition, Pop, R and B, Standards, Swing, Teach Youth Enrichment Program, Teacher
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"Reclaimed Water"-Original Song w/5th gr
Original 3rd Grade Song - "I Am"
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Jazz Pianist & Piano Teacher
SCDC Booth at Educator Fair, June, 2010
SCDC Booth at Educator Fair, June, 2010
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Lori Fraesdorf: Owner, Developer, Publisher, and Consultant for Sound Curriculum Development and Consulting, LLC (SCDC)
Developer of songs and musical games that reinforce academic and behavioral learning (K-8)
A Performer, Director and Producer
A Performer, Director and Producer
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From individual classes, grade levels to entire school productions, Lori Fraesdorf, has 'dedicated decades', to get students on stage to perform (original songs, programs, adapted musicals), developing student self expression and increasing confidence and self-esteem.
A Nationally Published Author
A Nationally Published Author
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Lori's first big book and original song, "Counting Creatures", is still a favorite with students. This, and five other books with songs, were published by Curriculum Associates, Inc.
Touring Schools with Published Works
Touring Schools with Published Works
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Published author, Lori Fraesdorf, has been invited to present her songs/books to children in schools across the country.
Level III Orff Specialist
Level III Orff Specialist
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As a Music Arts Integration Specialist, Lori Fraesdorf has used Orff (tone bar instruments) for improvisation, song accompaniment, musical games and as the 'orchestra' in her many adapted musicals and performances.
Students Playing Orff Instruments
Students Playing Orff Instruments
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Students play overlapping ostinati patterns, using xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels, recorders, timpani drums and non-pitched percussion instruments.
Songwriting with 5th grade, Manzo, TUSD
Songwriting with 5th grade, Manzo, TUSD
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"Reclaimed Water" - original lyrics and music by Lori Fraesdorf with 5th grade students from Manzo Elementary, TUSD
(see attached "Reclaimed Water" music video)
"Desert Folktales at Richey, TUSD
"Desert Folktales at Richey, TUSD
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Lori Fraesdorf created, produced and directed: "Desert Folktales" at Richey, TUSD. Six student written folk/fairy tales adapted to our desert with original music.
'Desert Folktales' - creating sets
'Desert Folktales' - creating sets
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Students at Richey, TUSD, drawing and painting saguaro for set with Lori Fraesdorf
'Desert Folktales' - designing costumes
'Desert Folktales' - designing costumes
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Lori Fraesdorf enrolled students to draw designs and cut out paper patterns of desert animal costumes for parents volunteers to use with material.
'Desert Folktales' with Lori at piano
'Desert Folktales' with Lori at piano
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Lori Fraesdorf plays original music on piano during all six 'Desert Folktale' performances while directing actors and singers on stage.
'Desert Folktales' - 5th grade
'Desert Folktales' - 5th grade
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The 5th grade student written musical adaptation was called, "Snowflake and the Seven Packrats".
Music...is my life!
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