KODÁLY INSTITUTE
ORFF SCHULWERK The Orff Schulwerk program is a model of innovation for Orff Schulwerk certification courses offered in the United States. The University of St. Thomas curriculum features education in subjects required by the American Orff Schulwerk Association: technique and improvisation, analysis and arranging, pedagogy, movement and recorder, all of which are highlighted in individual classes and integrated through literature study. A distinctive feature of the St. Thomas program is the opportunity for students to engage in the practical application of ensemble work in a daily pedagogy hour at each level of study. ORFF SCHULWERK LEVELS I-III Faculty: Mary Beth Alexander, Jay Broeker, Michael Vasquez, Mona Mann and Megan Tietz GMUS 731, 732, 733 and 735 are required for MA Orff concentration and Orff mastery certificate students. ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL I GMUS 731 (3 credits) July 22 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. July 23-August 2 | 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30229 Basic Orff elemental musicianship, including the study of pentatonic melodies, ostinati, bordun accompaniments and elemental forms; soprano recorder technique; classroom application, technique and improvisation; and basic movement skills, classroom application and folk dance. ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL II GMUS 732 (3 credits) July 22 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. July 23-August 2 | 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30231 Study of pentatonic, diatonic and modal melodies; melodic ostinato, bordun and shifting chord accompaniments; irregular and changing meters; alto recorder and classroom applications and improvisation; sequential teaching of dance forms; and folk dances. Prerequisite: GMUS 731 or equivalent AOSA approved course.
The Kodály Institute at the University of St. Thomas offers a certificate program endorsed by the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE). Coursework provides high-quality, intensive studies in musicianship, conducting and ensemble to enable personal growth in musicianship; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems to assist students in gathering and systematizing repertoire for their personal teaching situations; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques to further students’ understanding of and practical experience in designing spiral curricula for literacy-based music education programs using inquiry- based teaching techniques. KODÁLY LEVELS I-III Faculty: Casey Barker, Becca Buck, Leigh Ann Garner, EdD and Dan LeJeune KODÁLY LEVEL I GMUS 741 (3 credits) July 8-19 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30223 Kodály Level I study in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades K and 1. KODÁLY LEVEL II GMUS 742 (3 credits) July 8-19 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30224 Kodály Level II study in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades 2 and 3. Prerequisite: Kodály Level I or equivalent. KODÁLY LEVEL III GMUS 743 (3 credits) July 8-19 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30226 Kodály Level III study in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades 4 and 5. Prerequisite: Kodály Level II or equivalent.
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