Orff-Schulwerk
Teacher Education Course

Level I & Level II - July 9-20, 2012

Introduction

The Florida State University College of Music is pleased to offer Level I of the Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education Course this summer. Orff-Schulwerk centers around the development of the whole child, while encouraging the continued development of the teacher. Orff-Schulwerk uses poems, rhymes, games, songs, and dances as its foundation for teaching music; the melodic and percussive musical activities are easily learned by the students. Designed for all children, the Orff-Schulwerk technique enables students to create good music immediately. The course itself provides a non-competitive atmosphere, where one of the rewards is the pleasure of making good music with others.

Register by June 15th!!
Download the Orff-Schulwerk Registration Form - 200kb PDF

Level I is designed for anyone with musical training who wishes to acquire basic knowledge and pedagogic foundations in the Orff-Schulwerk approach. This course is recommended for those with no previous Orff-Schulwerk training and will include:

• Studying basic Orff techniques, including the use of pentatonic scales, simple bordun, ostinato, and elemental forms;
• Basic body movements, including structured and creative movement; Improvisation;
• Vocal and rhythmic training; and
• Soprano recorder

Level II is designed for those who have satisfactorily completed an Orff-Schulwerk Level I course. This course will include:

• Study of all the pentatonic scales;
• Review of simple and moving borduns;
• I-V and I-IV accompaniments;
• Explanation of rhythmic training and continuation into irregular rhythms and meters;
• Vocal, movement, and instrumental improvisation; and
• Soprano and alto recorder.

Instructors

• Dr. Suzanne Byrnes, Director
• Dr. Carla Cose-Giallella, Level I Instructor
• Karen Blooding, Recorder Instructor
• Linda O'Donnell, Level II Instructor

What will I take back to my classroom?

• Music activities that match the stages of child development
• Poems, songs, dances, and games for immediate use in classroom instruction
• Resources for acquiring and creating your own teaching materials
• Ideas to help foster creativity in students
• Lessons with ties to the National Standards in Music

These courses will be held on the Florida State University campus. Classes are scheduled for
Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuition and Credit Information

• $531.84 MUS 4936 (Undergraduate Credit)
• $1,215.66 MUS 5937 (Graduate Credit)
• $531.84 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

This course offer 3 semester hours of academic credit each at the undergraduate or graduate levels. All those who are not current FSU students and who are registering for academic credit must complete the FSU Special Student Form before the start of the course. This form is available on the Center for Academic & Professional Development website: http://learningforlife.fsu.edu (select Academic Credit, then Credit Registration). Teachers wishing in-service hours should bring the necessary forms from their schools/districts at the time of the course. Non-credit students may receive 6.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the course.

Since space is limited, please complete your registration by June 17th; registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis. Registration confirmations and course information will be sent to you on receipt of your registration request form and course payment. Unfortunately, cancellation refund requests will not be accepted after June 15, 2012.

Housing Options

On-campus housing will be available in an FSU dormitory. Dorm rooms generally include a microwave and small refrigerator and are within walking distance of the University dining halls. Housing is also available at a number of nearby hotels.