CancelledACT Orff Level 1 & 2 – Creative Music and Movement Education Course

Venue: Level 1 Mother Teresa Primary School Harrison ACT
Date: Saturday 1st of July to Wednesday 5th of July
Time: 8:15 am – 5.00 pm daily (Registration from 8 am on Monday)
Presenters: Dr. Sarah Brooke (Victoria) and Nikki Cox (Qld)

Course Description:

The Orff Schulwerk Teacher Certification courses immerse participants in the Orff approach to teaching music. Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman devised this approach to develop musical qualities inherent in all people through an active and creative learning process. It applies to all areas of music education, including early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, studio, therapy, or special education. Participants in the certification courses experience first-hand this way of learning and teaching, using the skills and techniques specific to the Orff approach.

Levels 1 & 2 will include studies in Movement and Dance, Orchestration and Analysis, Technique and Improvisation, Recorder, Vocal Studies, and Pedagogy. Level 1 participants require a descant recorder. Basic knowledge of music notation is required for this course. Level 2 participants need to have both Book 2 & 3 Music for Children and a treble recorder.

Certification is attained through successfully completing all assessment tasks during the course and attending the required 36 face-to-face hours. It is a requirement that each Level is successfully completed before moving to the next level.

Fees Include:
36 hours of top-quality information and inspiration
ANCOS nationally accredited courses
We are seeking accreditation with TQI and NESA
Comprehensive course notes will be made available through a Dropbox download.
Professional Development Certificate
Morning teas every day (we suggest you bring your own lunch each day as the shops are not within walking distance)
Maps of the area, school site, etc. will be sent once payment’s received, approximately one week before the course.

Music for Children books:

Music for Children books are required for all Levels courses as follows: (may be ordered in advance – see below).

Equipment Needed

Level 1 – Music for Children Books I and II
Level 2 – Music for Children Books II and III

Level 1 – Soprano recorder
Level 2 – Soprano recorder and Treble recorder

Costs for Levels 1 & 2: Member $580 Non-Member $635 Full-time Student $400 Refresher $300

Scholarships: Part scholarships to participants (tertiary students) undertaking Levels 1 & 2
Refunds: No refund will be given after June 17th

Group Discount:

10% discount applies for institutions with 2 or more staff attending on receipt of

full payment on or before June 17th (Please email treasurer@orffnsw.org.au for details of this discount).

Course Notes:

All course notes will be supplied in an electronic format (via a link) prior to the course. You may wish to download and print these notes or simply download them to your smart device to bring each day.

Please note that the venue may not have Wi-Fi capabilities for participants.

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION:  Applications accepted and confirmed in order of receipt.

Applications close 10th of June.  

Contact: Administration information – Antoinette Hilderbrandt,  treasurer@orffnsw.org.au,  Ph: 0408 670 506
Course Convener:  Susan Curbishley,  music.susan66@gmail.com,  Ph 0423 147 970