Nice video. Lots of Orff concepts here, but Solfege and handsigns are not a part of the Shulwerk. Handsigns weren't originally a part of Kodaly. Nothing wrong with mixing it up, though. I highly recommend it. Just want folks know that you don't normally see it in Orff training. OrffsiteDotCom
I don't use solfege in the lower grades. TiTi's and TAs are out too. To be faithful to the spirit of Orff, I use what they know at the basic, elemental level. If I want to teach rhythms, I use fruit names. They already know the rhythm of apple. Why pile a nonsense word like titi (giggle) on top of it? In the purest sense, Kodaly, handsigns and solfege are not and were not, historically a part of the Schulwerk. Of course a teacher can use what ever they're comfortable with in their teaching. I use Gordon effectively in my teaching, but I don't call it Orff, because it isn't. Steven Calantropio , who's been a leading teacher in the Orff movement for years, emphatically stated in my Orff Level III, that Kodaly, Solfege, and handsigns weren't Schulwerk. That's clear enough for me.
Please see "Elementaria" by Gunild Keetman - a primary resource and handbook on Orff Schulwerk by Orff's career-long colleague who put his ideas into action with children. Page 79 (English edition translated by Margaret Murray) states, "[t]he use of hand signs or the singing of letter names or tonic solfa syllables are possible aids." This is included within the context of teaching melodies to children through Orff Schulwerk. I don't believe Orff or Keetman either one had strong opinions about the use of hand signs or solfége syllables when teaching melodies. While they may not be specifically a part of the Schulwerk, their use was not by any means discouraged or prohibited as part of the Orff process.
This is a great example of the process. Thank you for sharing this!
This is a WONDERFUL example of what we do every day!
MANY Orff courses and Orff teachers use Curwen hand signs. They provide a valuable kinesthetic reinforcement to vocal instruction.
that room is enormous!!!
***** And the children UNBELIEVABLY well behaved...!!1
@@CameronWeckerley Space is essential in an active participatory music class.
I am a Music Education Major at Young Harris College and this was very useful. Thank you for the video!
Where did you get that awesome pitch ladder you were using at 1:49? Does anyone know where to get one of those?
I've always wondered if the Orff method was the genesis of rap music. Just kidding of course.
Great video...really enjoyed watching this.
Love it! thanks for sharing!
This is incredible! Big thanks :)
Nice video. Lots of Orff concepts here, but Solfege and handsigns are not a part of the Shulwerk. Handsigns weren't originally a part of Kodaly. Nothing wrong with mixing it up, though. I highly recommend it. Just want folks know that you don't normally see it in Orff training. OrffsiteDotCom
jbrad1211 Solfege IS a part of the the way I use Orff Process. LOVE using it with my Orff training! They are the best together!
I don't use solfege in the lower grades. TiTi's and TAs are out too. To be faithful to the spirit of Orff, I use what they know at the basic, elemental level. If I want to teach rhythms, I use fruit names. They already know the rhythm of apple. Why pile a nonsense word like titi (giggle) on top of it? In the purest sense, Kodaly, handsigns and solfege are not and were not, historically a part of the Schulwerk. Of course a teacher can use what ever they're comfortable with in their teaching. I use Gordon effectively in my teaching, but I don't call it Orff, because it isn't. Steven Calantropio , who's been a leading teacher in the Orff movement for years, emphatically stated in my Orff Level III, that Kodaly, Solfege, and handsigns weren't Schulwerk. That's clear enough for me.
Please see "Elementaria" by Gunild Keetman - a primary resource and handbook on Orff Schulwerk by Orff's career-long colleague who put his ideas into action with children. Page 79 (English edition translated by Margaret Murray) states, "[t]he use of hand signs or the singing of letter names or tonic solfa syllables are possible aids." This is included within the context of teaching melodies to children through Orff Schulwerk. I don't believe Orff or Keetman either one had strong opinions about the use of hand signs or solfége syllables when teaching melodies. While they may not be specifically a part of the Schulwerk, their use was not by any means discouraged or prohibited as part of the Orff process.
Thanks Michael. I was quoting Steve Calantropio as my source when saying that it was not a part of the Schulwerk.
Thank you for your video. What are the grades Orff is taught to?
Largely primary education
Is there anything like this for adults?
DRA Hodson YES! Orff Schulwerk courses...see this webpage!
aosa.org/professional-development/teacher-education-courses-summary/
Fabulous! Thank you :)
OH my God...if only my clas sizes were that small.....I count about 12...36 to 40 is more realistic...just sayin'
i love it!! , great teachers!!
Bravo!
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