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Pedagogy: SCDSB Intro to Orff

Pedagogy: SCDSB Intro to Orff
Orff Teachers clapping
  • Available:  March 8, 2023 - June 7, 2023
  • Days:  Wednesday;Thursday;Saturday
  • Time:  4:45 - 9:15 pm; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Instructor:  Oscar Peterson School Faculty
  • Discipline:  Percussion, Vocal Studies, Voice
  • Course Type:  Group Classes, Professional Development
  • Student Type:  Teachers & Educators, Adults
  • Difficulty:  Beginner, Intermediate

Course Description

This intensive course in the principles and techniques of Carl Orff’s Music for Children leads to Orff Specialist certification at Level III, and is offered to teachers in the SCDSB. The Additional Qualification course in Primary/Junior Music – Focus on Orff, Part 1 is an Ontario College of Teachers accredited course leading to the Music Specialist designation for Primary /Junior Vocal Music at Part 3.

LOCATION: Mapleview Heights Elementary School, 180 Esther Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 959

NOTE: Weekday evening sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please mark dates below in your calendar.
 
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
12 Evening Sessions

4:45 - 9:15 pm
WED: Mar 8, 29; Apr 5, 12; Jun 7
THU: Apr 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; Jun 1
SATURDAYS
2 Full-Day Sessons
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Apr 22, May 13
This course offers the more and less experienced musician alike practical classroom strategies for getting elementary students singing, moving, playing and creating their own music. The course may be taken with or without the AQ component.


AQ Accreditation

Ontario teachers please note: This course may be taken with or without the AQ component. All usual regulations for AQ courses apply. AQ candidates complete some components outside of scheduled class hours, within a flexible schedule. All components must be completed by February 1, 2023. For more information contact [email protected].


Registration Deadline: March 1, 2023

Course Term Days & Times Instructors Tuition  
Introduction to Orff - with AQ Mar 8-Jun 7, 2023

12 Wed & Thu Sessions
4:45 - 9:15 pm
2 Sat Sessons
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bonnie Black
Alison Roy
Allison Tipler
Catherine West

$905 CANCELLED
Introduction to Orff - without AQ Mar 8-Jun 7, 2023

12 Wed & Thu Sessions
4:45 - 9:15 pm
2 Sat Sessons
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bonnie Black
Alison Roy
Allison Tipler
Catherine West

$755 CANCELLED