Authors for Our PreK–12 Music Curricula

Virginia N. Ebinger

The late Virginia Ebinger was a nationally known author and clinician, and instructor for Off certification courses; music specialist in the public schools (PK-9) for 25 years.

Education:
B.S., M.A., Texas Woman's University; Orff-Schulwerk Certifi cation, Denver University

Honors and awards:
Award for literary excellence and enrichment of the cultural heritage of the Southwest (Border Regional Library Association), honorary membership in the American Orff-Schulwerk Association

Prior publications:
Numerous articles in professional publications; Make a Joyful Noise, De Colores, Niñez

Role in Spotlight on Music:

• Selected song materials and wrote lessons for Student Book and Teachers Edition.
• Wrote "Spotlight on Recorder" two volumes.

Areas of interest/expertise:
Children's Hispanic folklore, Orff process, recorder, K–8 music education, teacher training