About Us

Alberta Orff is a chapter of Carl Orff Canada, a national non-profit organization of music teachers dedicated to delivering the best music education to our students. We offer members professional development, resources, and a network of like-minded educators.

We use the composer Carl Orff’s child-centered, dynamic approach to music education where children learn through doing, exploring, and improvising. Orff’s philosophy brilliantly combines the elements of speech, rhythm, movement, dance, and song  so that all children can succeed.

Membership & Community

Alberta Orff Chapter memberships are purchased through Carl Orff Canada. Visit their membership page to buy or renew your membership online.

Check out the re-vamped Carl Orff Canada Website for lesson plan ideas and more! 
Do you live somewhere in Alberta north of Red Deer?

​Do you have a hard time making it to workshops in Edmonton due to location? 

Are you from a rural area but would like to introduce the Orff approach to generalist and music teachers in your area? 

​Contact us at president@albertaorff.ca to help bring the Orff approach to your community.

Upcoming Workshops and Events

September 9, 2019 - Taste Of Orff
Diane Sheiron presents an after school workshop completely free of charge especially aimed at those brand new to the Orff approach.

September 28, 2019 - Sing! Move! Play!
Artie Almeida presents a potpourri of joyful music-making experiences.

January 25, 2020 - Jamaica Play and Move Away!
Dawn Eaton Muir presents a workshop based on Jamaican music and the Orff approach.

Orffly Good Band

Folk Dance Recordings for Sale
All proceeds to go towards Vision 2020: National Conference for Carl Orff Canada in April 2020.
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National Orff Conference: Vision 2020

The Alberta Chapter is excited to be hosting the next National Conference for Carl Orff Canada April 16 - 19, 2020
Click Here for more info.
Since the beginning of time, children have not liked to study. They would much rather play, and if you have their interests at heart, you will let them learn while they play; they will find that what they have mastered is child's play.  
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- Carl Orff

Make a donation to the Alberta Chapter of Carl Orff by clicking here.