NJPAC Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Course - Level 1 & 2

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3 AUG Mon 2020

8:30 AM

14 AUG Fri 2020

4:30 PM

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NJPAC is thrilled to offer Orff Level 1 and 2 Training, which are the first two of three-levels in the Orff Certification process through the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA). The two-week intensive training will immerse visual and performing arts educators in the world of Orff Schulwerk, a multi-faceted pedagogy that focuses on essential elements of music, dance, art, and drama.

What is Orff Schulwerk? Founded by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, the Orff Schulwerk approach uses elemental music and movement to build upon the child's world of play with the purpose of fostering creativity, conveying musical knowledge, and cultivating musicianship through speech, singing, movement, body percussion, improvisation, and the playing of pitched (Orff xylophones, metallophones, recorders) and unpitched (drums, shakers, bells) instruments. While exploring the elements of music and movement in a collaborative group setting, students and teachers experience a varied repertoire of music and dances from different cultures, styles, and time periods. Through the Orff Schulwerk approach, participants will explore, create, improvise, and compose using this vast array of media to reach learners of all ages and abilities.

Course Schedule

Mon, Aug 3 to Fri, Aug 14

8:30am to 4:30pm

First day will begin at 8am

Level 1

Level 1 Course Description: Through daily lessons and activities, participants will engage and develop skills in the basic principles of the Orff Schulwerk approach. Introduction to the following concepts: arranging and composing pieces via ostinati and pentatonic scales, exploring and developing creative movement vocabulary/technique, and the use of soprano recorder as an instrument and instructional tool in the musical classroom. Written homework will be assigned nightly to help participants reflect and synthesize material.

Level 1 Required Materials: TBD

Level 1 Suggested Materials: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for this course as participants will be dancing and moving on a daily basis. Comfortable black clothing for the last day’s course sharing.

Level 2

APPLY FOR LEVEL 2: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXcQGJEqmvjBNv6_DiY-9gjyWOnL_BBYb3zpK59yoHSSWB6Q/viewform

Due to required prerequisites, you must first apply to participate in Level 2. If approved, we will share with you a promo code that will unlock registration on our Eventbrite.

Level 2 Course Description: Participants will continue to engage and develop skills in the principles of the Orff Schulwerk approach. Introduction of the following concepts: arranging and composing pieces via modal scales, developing deeper creative movement vocabulary/technique using uneven steps and asymmetrical meters in dance, and the use of both soprano and alto recorders as instruments and instructional tools in the musical classroom. Written homework will be assigned nightly to help participants reflect and synthesize material.

Level 2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Level 1 in the last three years at an AOSA-approved levels course.

Level 2 Required Materials: TBD

Level 2 Suggested Materials: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for this course as participants will be dancing and moving on a daily basis. Comfortable black clothing for the last day’s course sharing.

Attendance

Orff Schulwerk is very hands-on and participatory, therefore attendance is paramount. Be sure to clear your calendar so that you can attend all classes. It’s also a good idea to clear your evening and weekend calendar for those two weeks, as you will have some homework and you may need to recharge after an intense day of coursework. Failure to meet the required hours will prevent you from being able to move on to the next Level or receive graduate credit should you choose to apply for it.