Patrick Ware

Patrick Ware, a Boston native, began his composition studies at Westfield State College where he earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. After receiving his MSEd from Radford University, he completed his Orff-Schulwerk Certification and apprenticeship at George Mason University. Patrick is currently a doctoral candidate at the Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University. Along with his K-6 movement, general music, and choral duties in Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax VA, Patrick is the Level 1 movement instructor for the Illinois State University Orff-Schulwerk teacher training course and an active clinician and choral conductor at both the national and local level. Patrick is currently serving as President of the Virginia Elementary Music Educators Association, in affiliation with the Virginia Music Educators Association.

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Sing Winter – 2-part treble with Orff instrument Accompaniment and optional piano. ($1.95)

A delightful new festive piece for elementary and middle school choirs. The Orff accompaniment is moderately easy and adds a unique flavor to the winter season! Already a hit with District Festivals in Virginia.

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Celebrate! – 2-part treble with Orff instrument Accompaniment and optional piano. ($1.95)

Patrick's newest composition. With a lively Orff instrument accompaniment or with piano, this piece, composed for an upper elementary choir festival, will delight and energize your choirs. Patrick has included some interesting body instrument rhythms as a part of the Celebration!

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Download .pdf of a new Orff instrument accompaniment score.

(replaces the published version) or a Word Version