Sold OutNSW Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Levels 1-3

Venue: Meriden School (3 Margaret Street, Strathfield 2135)

Date: Monday 25th September – Friday 29th September 2023

Time: 8:15am – 5.00pm daily (Registration from 8am on Monday)

Presenters:

Melinda Bryant, Susie Davies-Splitter, Virginia Esparraga, Peta Harper, Audrey Klein, Lisa McGovern, Dr Robyn Staveley.

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, and 3 will include studies in Movement and Dance, Orchestration and Analysis, Technique and Improvisation, Recorder, Vocal Studies and Pedagogy. A basic knowledge of music notation is required.

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 active, embodied learning (37 hours for Level 1)
• ANCOS nationally accredited courses
• Comprehensive course notes
• Professional Development Certificate
• Morning tea every day

Closing date for registration: Monday 11th September 2023.

Applications are accepted and confirmed in order of receipt.
Maps of the area, site, etc. will be sent once payment is received, approximately one week before the course.

PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED – PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID MISSING OUT.

Group Discount:

10% discount applies for institutions with 2 or more staff attending, on receipt of full payment on or before 11^th September 2023 (Please email treasurer@orffnsw.org.au for details of this discount).

Music for Children books:

Music for Children books are required for all Levels courses as follows and can be ordered through Optimum Percussion:

Level 1 – Music for Children Volumes I and II (pentatonic)

Level 2 – Music for Children Volumes II (major: drone bass triads) and III

Level 3 – Music for Children Volumes II,  III (major: dominant), IV (minor: bass drone triads)

Recorders:

Recorders are required for all Levels courses as follows:

Level 1 – Descant recorder

Level 2 – Treble recorder

Level 3 – Bass recorder, treble recorder, descant recorder, plus any other melodic instrument

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 WiFi capabilities for participants.

Scholarships:

Part scholarships to participants (tertiary students) undertaking Levels 1 or 2 are available on application to the OSANSW President.

Refunds:

80% of the course fee will be refunded if canceled before 11^th September 2023. No refund will be given after this date.

Contact:

Payment information – Antoinette Hildebrandt (Email: treasurer@orffnsw.org.au  Ph: 0408 670 506)

Course information – Virginia Esparraga (Email: virginia.esparraga@gmail.com)