Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Courses – Levels 1,2,3 & 4

Course Description: The Orff Schulwerk Teacher Certification courses immerse participants in the Orff approach to teaching music. Carl Orff 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, 3 and 4 will include studies in Movement and Dance, Orchestration and Analysis, Technique and Improvisation, Recorder, Vocal Studies and Pedagogy. Level 1 participants require a descant recorder, Level 2 participants require a treble recorder, Level 3 and 4 participants require any melodic instrument that they can play PLUS any or all of the recorder family (descant, treble, tenor and bass). A basic knowledge of music notation is required for this course.

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 top quality information and inspiration
• ANCOS nationally accredited courses
• Comprehensive course notes
• Professional Development Certificate
• Morning teas every day (we suggest you bring your own lunch each day as the shops are not within walking distance)
• Maps of the area, site, etc. will be sent once payment is received, approximately one week before the course

Brown Books:

Brown books are required for all Levels courses as follows: (Brown books may be ordered in advance – see below).

Level 1 – Brown Books I and II

Level 2 – Brown Books II and III

Level 3 – Brown Books II, III and IV

Level 4 – Brown Books IV and V (please bring all volumes to the course)

Group Discount:

10% discount applies for institutions with 2 or more staff attending on receipt of

full payment on or before 1^st September 2021 (Please email treasurer@orffnsw.org.au for details of this discount).

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 cancelled before 6^th September 2021. No refund will be given after this date.

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 does not have Wi-Fi capabilities for participants.