Description
First Steps in Music Certification with Stephanie Schall-Brazee
Mon Aug 3-Wed Aug 5, 2026:
8 AM – 5 PM
Room 2402 – Old Main Building, Wayne State Campus
Wayne State University 4841 Cass, Detroit, Michigan 48201
Inquiries contact: Stephanie Schall Brazee
First Steps in Music (™) is a research-based, curricular framework combining the development of singing and movement skills in order to maximize musical aptitude in young children, typically grades PreK-2. The eight-part “workout” is designed to encourage musical independence and creativity through joyful activities and experiences shared with others while developing the prerequisite skills needed for notational literacy: singing in tune, keeping a steady beat, and developing sensitivity to the expressive elements of music.
Applications of First Steps in Music are ideally suited to:
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Preschool general music educators
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Elementary general music educators
- Early childhood music educators
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Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze, and Gordon Music Learning Theory
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organizations that offer early childhood music experiences
Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an official certificate of completion for First Steps in Music from the Feierabend Association for Music Education (FAME).
Fame-Hosted Course and Event Absence and Refund Policy
FAME-hosted In-Person and Online Events: If, prior to the start of the course, a participant can no longer attend, a refund can be requested. A $25 processing fee may be assessed.
Online Courses and Events: It is expected that participants will attend the online course or event live each week. In the event of an emergency (e.g. illness, personal etc) please contact the moderator directly. Once the course has begun, refunds will not be issued after a participant’s absence.
About the instructor
Stephanie Schall-Brazee is an elementary general music teacher for the Traverse City Area Public Schools where she also directs the select Women’s Choir, Bella Voce. As a choral director, Stephanie’s choirs have consistently earned first degree ratings at festivals, and have been invited to sing at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2022 and 2023, Bella Voce was selected as one of 10 small ensembles to perform in the MSVMA All-State concert on the campus of Michigan State University. In addition to her public school teaching, Stephanie is the Artistic Director of the Northwest Michigan College Childrens’ Choir Program where she also directs the Intermezzo Choir.
Stephanie’s training includes a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Music Education from The Hartt School, where she was a graduate assistant to Dr. John Feierabend.
As an endorsed Teacher Trainer for First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege, Stephanie has presented courses and sessions on “Singing Development in Young Children”, “First Steps in Music”, “Music and Movement in Preschool” and “Conversational Solfege”. In 2018, Stephanie co-authored a chapter in the book, Feierabend Fundamentals.
In 2018, Stephanie was selected as an Outstanding Educator by the Traverse City Area ISD. She has served two terms on the board for the Feierabend Association for Music Education (FAME) and is still actively involved in this important association serving as President-Elect.
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