Sing, Say, Dance, Play... and More!: What Is Orff Schulwerk?

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WHAT IS ORFF SCHULWERK?

OUR MISSION IS:


to demonstrate the value of Orff Schulwerk
and promote its widespread use; to support the
professional development of our members; and
to inspire and advocate for the creative potential
of all learners.
American Orff-Schulwerk
Visit www.aosa.org to learn about: Association-Music
• Local Workshops and Movement Education
• Teacher Education Courses
• Professional Development Conference 147 Bell Street, Suite #300
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
SING, SAY, DANCE,
PLAY... AND MORE!
• Scholarships and Grants
• Teaching Resources
Phone: (440) 600-7329
• AOSA Publications
Fax:(440) 600-7332
The American Orff-Schulwerk Association e-mail: [email protected]
is a professional organization of educators
dedicated to the creative music and movement www.aosa.org
approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild
Keetman.

Photographer: Wolf Strache Photographer: Karl Baue


Source: Orff-Zentrum München Source: Orff-Zentrum München
BUILDING MUSICIANSHIP IN ORFF SCHULWERK ORFF SCHULWERK IS A TEACHING
AND MORE... IN EVERY LEARNER CLASSROOMS, CHILDREN... MODEL FOR OPTIMAL LEARNING.
Releasing creativity that extends far beyond the DISCOVER musical concepts by imitation, CHILDREN LEARN SKILLS THAT GROW
music classroom, Orff Schulwerk builds musicianship exploration and experimentation. BEYOND MUSIC...
in every learner through the integration of music, • Creativity and critical thinking
PLAY with music through movement,
movement, speech and drama.
improvisation, and composition. • Collaboration and communication

FOCUS while listening to, interpreting, and • Linear and intuitive intelligence
performing elemental music.
• Organization and leadership
USE TEAMWORK as they create collaboratively
and perform in ensemble. • Non-verbal expression of emotion

Orff Schulwerk prepares students to become • Confidence and self-esteem


confident, life-long musicians and creative
• Aesthetic valuing and cultural awareness
problem solvers.

Learn more at www.aosa.org

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