Level 1 &
Level 2
Courses
2005 in
Creative Music
and Movement Education
Helping
teachers, caregivers, practitioners and leaders of performing arts
transform their music education.
Link
to an explanation of the relationship between the VOSA Level courses
and the Australian Catholic University Diploma and Certificate
Courses.
About the Orff
Approach & Level Courses
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Originally conceived of by Carl Orff (1895-1982)
the 'Orff' approach to music education continues to grow and
adapt to present day needs and circumstances.
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"Singing, Saying,
Dancing, Playing"
The courses focus on "learning
by doing", helping teachers share their music through practical music
making and by creating enjoyable experiences for the students. They
are based on the principles developed by Carl Orff, the composer and
music educator who lived and worked in Europe from 1895 to 1982.
Participants in these courses
will be exposed to a stimulating and graded repertoire of music and
dance pieces. They will be encouraged to develop their confidence and
skills in sharing with students of all ages and stages of
development.
Orff Schulwerk offers a
holistic approach to music education. It integrates singing, speech
activities, movement, folk dance and the playing of percussion
instruments to encourage active music making.
It can be applied to all
educational levels and in community music. From the earliest ages
singing and saying nursery rhymes and speech verses are combined with
sound gestures or body percussion (clapping, stamping, finger
clicking, etc).
These practical activities lay
the foundations for broad musical development. They also lend
themselves to involvement with the range of "Orff instruments" from
simple non-tuned percussion (eg tambourines) to recorders, xylophones
and glockenspiels.
The 'Orff' approach to music
education is continuing to grow and adapt to present day needs and
circumstances and is now being taught throughout the
world.
Prerequisites
- Level 1 suggested:
- prior attendance at some Orff Professional
development;
- basic understanding of music theory, and
- descant recorder familiarity would be a bonus.
Level 2 - successful completion of Level 1
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Course
Certification
To gain a Certificate of Accreditation, participants must attend
each day of the course and successfully complete all assessment
tasks; otherwise a Certificate of Participation will be issued.
Link
to an explanation of the relationship between the VOSA Level courses
and the Australian Catholic University Diploma and Certificate
Courses.
Course
Venue, Dates & Times
The courses will be held at: Glen Waverley Anglican Church
Hall, 800 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley. Melways Ref: 71D5
The church is less than 1km from the Glen Waverley Station. A range
of accommodation options are available. More information is available
on request and on our website soon.
Levels 1 and 2 run simultaneously from Monday 11th - Saturday 16th
April 2005 * 8:45am - 5:45pm each day
Compulsory
Texts
Level 1 course: Orff &
Keetman, Music for Children Book 1, Pentatonic, English
version by Margaret Murray, Edition 4865, Published by Schott
Levels 2 course: Orff &
Keetman, Music for Children Book 2, Major: Drone Bass Triads,
English version by Margaret Murray, Edition 4866, Published by
Schott
Both are available from
VOSA Sales for $38.50 - Click link for more information
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2005
Presenters
The presenters bring
expertise in the various 'media' of the Orff approach
sometimes described simply as singing saying dancing
playing.
Sara
Brooke is a specialist music teacher through her
company "Crash Bang Classroom Music Education". She has
taught at Tarrangower Women's Prison and has led workshops
throughout Australia.
Susie
Davies-Splitter was the Director of Music at The
King David School for the last three years. She is a
composer, jazz musician and teacher who has taught in the
USA and in New Zealand. She produces the Welcome to Music
range of teaching resources for teachers and families with
her husband Phil Splitter.
Melissa
Dods is currently on family leave from being the
music specialist at Grimwade House, Melbourne Grammar Junior
School. She has a depth of experience in both the
Kodály and Orff approaches to music education.
Melissa has presented at day workshops, State conferences
and Level Courses both in Victoria and interstate.
Sara
Glenie is currently teaching classroom music for
the Methodist Ladies College in Kew. Sara is a graduate of
the Orff Institute Special Course. She is also an
experienced recorder teacher and player, and is passionate
about the importance of the recorder in the Orff
ensemble.
Judy Johnston
is an experienced Orff music specialist teacher
who has been working in government and non-government
schools for the past ten years. She has a Graduate Diploma
in Orff Music Education and is currently the Secretary for
the Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association.
Chistoph
Maubach has been an Orff music education
specialist for more than twenty years, lecturing at the
Australian Catholic University and presenting many workshops
overseas. In 2004, Christoph received the ANCOS Award of
Honour, for his contribution of music and movement education
in Australia.
Carolyn
Royal is a classroom music teacher at Cranbourne
Christian Community College and she is the initiator of the
performing percussion group 'Emenji'. Carolyn has presented
sessions in USA, Spain and Victorian Levels Courses as well
as the last VOSA Spring Conference.
Barb
Shearer is the music specialist at Wandin North
Primary School. She is an á capella singing
enthusiast, workshop leader and past president of VOSA. Barb
has presented at national Orff Schulwerk conferences and
Victorian Level Courses.
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2005
Course Costs (inc. GST):
The course fee covers all tuition,
course notes, tea and coffee during breaks. All fees include
10% GST. You may BYO lunch or pre-order a packed lunch (cost
to be confirmed).
VOSA & other Orff
Association members
$450 Early bird registration (by 12
March 2005)
$500 Late registration (after 12 March
2005)
$310 Full-time student / concession /
overseas visitors
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Non-members
$510 Early bird registration (by 12
March 2005)
$560 Late registration (after 12 March
2005)
$345 Full-time student /
concession
Early
registration guarantees a place!
Applications close on Friday 1 April 2005
An deposit of $150 will secure a
place. This deposit will be non-refundable within two weeks
of the start of the course, ie Monday 11th April
2005, when full payment is due for all
participants.
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For further details or for copies of
the printed brochure contact:
Melissa Dods (AH) (03) 9849 0501
or email Melissa mjdods@optusnet.com.au
Course
Accreditation:
Qualifications in Orff Teaching are now
available at the Australian Catholic University. Completed VOSA
courses can be credited for a maximum of 50% of the Graduate
Certificate (two VOSA Courses) or 50% of the Graduate Diploma (four
VOSA Courses). Applications and enquiries to Christoph
Maubach, Mercy Campus, ACU.
Orff Music and Movement
Education Courses 2005
Application
Form Download
(52K pdf file)
Please send to: Glenys
Gijsbers, VOSA Administrator, 58 Koonawarra Street, North Clayton Vic
3168
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Course
Feedback
" As a new teacher,
I've been given all the tools for a great start!" R. Rees,
Victoria.
"Being a beginner
in the Orff approach I have certainly gained some great
techniques and wonderful ideas to take away with me. Also
the opportunity to perform with my peers who were so
supportive and work with such a variety of trainers." J
Kwek, Singapore
"Fantastic amount
of resources and useful ideas given. Great for stretching
us, to help us to develop our own resources and really make
the Orff approach our own." C Williamson, New
Zealand
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Orff
Schulwerk can
be a way into music for adults as well as
children.
