INTRODUCTION TO ORFF
ARTS INFUSION: Literacy through Rhythm and Rhyme

A one-week course from July 28 - Aug. 1, 2008

The idea of infusing the arts into the classroom curriculum is gaining increasing recognition in education.  Literacy through rhythm and rhyme is designed to provide easy, practical approaches for integrating the arts into the elementary classroom providing strategies for developing auditory processing and articulation, and designs for activating students' listening abilities.  Experiences will underscore language and children's literature.  the course will address a wide range of abilities.  Also, a foundation course, excellent preparation for going on to Level I.  Recommended for classroom teachers and anhone interested in learning the Orff process.

One Week - July 28 - August 1, 2008
Credit: Chapman University    2 semester units
Course Location: Orange County Department of Education
Fee: $375, Register before June 30th, (includes course book and soprano recorder)

Contact: Carla, (714) 628-7313

ORFF SCHULWERK, LEVEL I CERTIFICATION

The Level I, two-week course includes basic pedagogical principles and skill development in classroom applications of Orff-Schulwerk techniques in rhythmic and melodic training through speech, language, singing, body percussion, playing Orff instruments, improvisation and elemental movement.   Together, learners develop simple arrangements using pentatonic scales and ostinato, bordun accompaniments and elemental forms using common meters.  

Level I expands on the Introductory course by allowing all who participate to try out a wide variety of ways to teach through the Orff Process.

Process continues as the key element in Level I, for it provides the foundation also for continuing on to subsequent levels.    However, if one were to unable to go on to Levels II or III and beyond,  Level I provides a complete experience in the Orff Schulwerk and a thorough understanding of the many ways that this process can strongly support your teaching.

While there=s no pre-requisite for Level I, it's recommended that one have a working knowledge of music.   Basic pedagogy, recorder, movement for children, and special topics provide the full spectrum of the Orff process.

The class is open to all teachers...classroom and specialists...teachers who work with special needs children, music therapists, and at-risk students.

2 week course, July 28 through August 8, 2008
Credit: ChapmanUniversity - 4 semester units
Course Location: Orange County Department of Education
Fee: $695, or before June 30th (includes course book and soprano recorder)

Contact: Carla, (714) 628-7313

ORFF SCHULWERK, LEVEL II CERTIFICATION

The Level II includes the continued skill development with advanced study in modes, jazz improvisation, orchestration, explorations in mixed meters, borduns. Students will create group compositions with harmony structured accompaniments, particularly focusing on modes.

2 week course, July 28 through August 8, 2008
Credit: ChapmanUniversity - 4 semester units
Course Location: Orange County Department of Education
Fee: $695, or before June 30th (includes course book and soprano recorder)

Contact: Carla, (714) 628-7313

OTHER INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Chapman University,
Office of Extended Education:

Carla at: 714-628-7313

Course Interest Sign Up Poster: May be found at the February and March workshops.  By signing the interest list, you will  be assured of receiving the printed brochure in March.

Scholarship available:
Contact: Bev Bullis 714-345-2622 or 760-789-2506 or email: bullis@worldnet.att.net