Orff Levels Courses
Orff Levels Courses are some of the best professional development opportunities out there for elementary music teachers.
Learn about the Orff process through active participation and experience music through moving, speaking, singing, performing body percussion, recorder, and playing non-pitched and pitched instruments.
The Levels courses offered at the University of Alberta are endorsed by Carl Orff Canada and are guaranteed to inspire you whether you are in the beginning, middle, or final stages of your teaching career.
Learn about the Orff process through active participation and experience music through moving, speaking, singing, performing body percussion, recorder, and playing non-pitched and pitched instruments.
The Levels courses offered at the University of Alberta are endorsed by Carl Orff Canada and are guaranteed to inspire you whether you are in the beginning, middle, or final stages of your teaching career.
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EDES 501 SEM Movement and Dance: Practical Applications from the Classroom to the Stage for Performing Arts Educators
Course Overview
This course is designed for music, performing arts, and classroom teachers to explore movement concepts used in dancing and choreography. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills for creating meaningful movement activities for both classroom and performance situations by actively experiencing movement as both a performer and choreographer. Movement styles explored will include creative dance, folk dance,
Musical Theatre dance and riser choreography. Emphasis will be on structured improvisations in the classroom and choreography for performances.
Required Materials
Gilbert, A. (2006). Brain-compatible dance education. Reston, VA: The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance/ National Dance Association.
The first course contact time will be the observation and analysis of the performance of All of Us: The Music of the Tragically Hip, Alberta Ballet Company. Contact instructor before March 1st for group ticket discount.
Course Hours
Friday, May 11th (Performance & pre-session talk) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 12th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, May 25th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 26th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, June 8th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, June 9th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pre-session readings and assignments will be included in this course prior to the May 11th start date of the class. Please check your U of A e-mail address for reading, assignment, and performance details.
For more information contact the instructor Laurel Nikolai laureln@ualberta.ca
To register go to the Music Academy site click here.
Students not enrolled in a program at the University of Alberta will need to apply for admission as an Open Studies Student to register for courses. If you are seeking graduate credits for any Summer Music Academy course, you must fill out this application form even though it says "Undergraduate Admissions".
Course Overview
This course is designed for music, performing arts, and classroom teachers to explore movement concepts used in dancing and choreography. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills for creating meaningful movement activities for both classroom and performance situations by actively experiencing movement as both a performer and choreographer. Movement styles explored will include creative dance, folk dance,
Musical Theatre dance and riser choreography. Emphasis will be on structured improvisations in the classroom and choreography for performances.
Required Materials
Gilbert, A. (2006). Brain-compatible dance education. Reston, VA: The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance/ National Dance Association.
The first course contact time will be the observation and analysis of the performance of All of Us: The Music of the Tragically Hip, Alberta Ballet Company. Contact instructor before March 1st for group ticket discount.
Course Hours
Friday, May 11th (Performance & pre-session talk) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 12th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, May 25th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 26th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, June 8th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, June 9th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pre-session readings and assignments will be included in this course prior to the May 11th start date of the class. Please check your U of A e-mail address for reading, assignment, and performance details.
For more information contact the instructor Laurel Nikolai laureln@ualberta.ca
To register go to the Music Academy site click here.
Students not enrolled in a program at the University of Alberta will need to apply for admission as an Open Studies Student to register for courses. If you are seeking graduate credits for any Summer Music Academy course, you must fill out this application form even though it says "Undergraduate Admissions".
Orff Schulwerk • Levels I & III
Instructors: Sue Harvie Level I Ensemble & Pedagogy
Dr. Robert de Frece Level III Ensemble & Pedagogy
Level I & III Choral Musicianship
Wendy Rae Level I & III Recorder
Kim Friesen Wiens Level I & III Movement
Date: July 23 – August 3, 2018
Time: 9:00 – 4:30pm Monday through Friday
The University of Alberta Department of Elementary Education continues its long tradition of Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education with a distinguished faculty. This 10-day course is for music teachers who wish to make music education a joyful, creative experience for both their students and themselves through the Orff process. The program follows the curriculum approved by Carl Orff Canada (COC). Each day includes classes in Ensemble, Pedagogy, Recorder, Movement, and Choral Musicianship.
Level I • EDEL 597
The Orff approach to music education is holistic, experiential and process oriented. Students learn by active participation as they experience music through moving, speaking, singing, performing body percussion, and playing non-pitched and pitched instruments. Level I explores basic Orff techniques including the use of the pentatonic scale, ostinato, bordun (drone) accompaniments, and the elemental style developed by composer Carl Orff and his colleague, Gunild Keetman. Prerequisite: The ability to read, write, and analyze music.
Level III • EDEL 597
Level III Ensemble classes review functional harmony (I-V, I-IV, I-IV-V) and explore shifting two-chord harmonies (I-II, I-III, I-VI, I-VII in the major and minor), employing these accompaniments with the diatonic modes. Countermelodies are created using the principles of diaphony and paraphony. In Pedagogy classes, applications of Orff strategies in teaching concepts and skills are refined and analyzed. Recorder study includes C-fingering (soprano and tenor) and F-fingering (sopranino,alto, and bass) recorders with a focus on developing the ability to transfer between these instruments. Movement classes expand students’ understanding of movement pedagogy, including the teaching of historic dances and choreographing in their style. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Orff Schulwerk Level II.
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Kodály • Level I • Musicianship, Pedagogy & Choral EDEL 597
Pre-class Work: Online work through University of Alberta eClass site. Contact Anita Perlau upon registering (aperlau@ualberta.ca).
On-campus classes: July 9-20, 2018, Monday through Friday, 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Instructors: Dr. Ardelle Ries: Musicianship, Choral Conducting and Ensemble
Anita Perlau: Pedagogy and Folk Materials
This course is designed for elementary teachers interested in strengthening their teaching skills related to the development of children’s music literacy. Pedagogical principles and practices to develop music literacy skills in primary grades will be explored with a special emphasis on contemporary pedagogy inspired by Zoltán Kodály. Building a positive classroom environment for music learning within the context of developing musical understanding will be discussed with daily hands-on exploration of learner-centered materials, resources and teaching strategies appropriate for each grade level. Choral repertoire and vocal pedagogy suitable for singers in primary grades will be examined. Students will also have the opportunity to continue developing their own personal singing, conducting, and general musicianship skills (e.g., inner hearing, tonic solfa, sight singing) in the context of daily course activities. For further info, contact Anita Perlau (aperlau@ualberta.ca) or Kathy Robinson (kr10@ualberta.ca)
Instructors: Sue Harvie Level I Ensemble & Pedagogy
Dr. Robert de Frece Level III Ensemble & Pedagogy
Level I & III Choral Musicianship
Wendy Rae Level I & III Recorder
Kim Friesen Wiens Level I & III Movement
Date: July 23 – August 3, 2018
Time: 9:00 – 4:30pm Monday through Friday
The University of Alberta Department of Elementary Education continues its long tradition of Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education with a distinguished faculty. This 10-day course is for music teachers who wish to make music education a joyful, creative experience for both their students and themselves through the Orff process. The program follows the curriculum approved by Carl Orff Canada (COC). Each day includes classes in Ensemble, Pedagogy, Recorder, Movement, and Choral Musicianship.
Level I • EDEL 597
The Orff approach to music education is holistic, experiential and process oriented. Students learn by active participation as they experience music through moving, speaking, singing, performing body percussion, and playing non-pitched and pitched instruments. Level I explores basic Orff techniques including the use of the pentatonic scale, ostinato, bordun (drone) accompaniments, and the elemental style developed by composer Carl Orff and his colleague, Gunild Keetman. Prerequisite: The ability to read, write, and analyze music.
Level III • EDEL 597
Level III Ensemble classes review functional harmony (I-V, I-IV, I-IV-V) and explore shifting two-chord harmonies (I-II, I-III, I-VI, I-VII in the major and minor), employing these accompaniments with the diatonic modes. Countermelodies are created using the principles of diaphony and paraphony. In Pedagogy classes, applications of Orff strategies in teaching concepts and skills are refined and analyzed. Recorder study includes C-fingering (soprano and tenor) and F-fingering (sopranino,alto, and bass) recorders with a focus on developing the ability to transfer between these instruments. Movement classes expand students’ understanding of movement pedagogy, including the teaching of historic dances and choreographing in their style. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Orff Schulwerk Level II.
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Kodály • Level I • Musicianship, Pedagogy & Choral EDEL 597
Pre-class Work: Online work through University of Alberta eClass site. Contact Anita Perlau upon registering (aperlau@ualberta.ca).
On-campus classes: July 9-20, 2018, Monday through Friday, 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Instructors: Dr. Ardelle Ries: Musicianship, Choral Conducting and Ensemble
Anita Perlau: Pedagogy and Folk Materials
This course is designed for elementary teachers interested in strengthening their teaching skills related to the development of children’s music literacy. Pedagogical principles and practices to develop music literacy skills in primary grades will be explored with a special emphasis on contemporary pedagogy inspired by Zoltán Kodály. Building a positive classroom environment for music learning within the context of developing musical understanding will be discussed with daily hands-on exploration of learner-centered materials, resources and teaching strategies appropriate for each grade level. Choral repertoire and vocal pedagogy suitable for singers in primary grades will be examined. Students will also have the opportunity to continue developing their own personal singing, conducting, and general musicianship skills (e.g., inner hearing, tonic solfa, sight singing) in the context of daily course activities. For further info, contact Anita Perlau (aperlau@ualberta.ca) or Kathy Robinson (kr10@ualberta.ca)
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