WORLD MUSIC SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS CERTIFICATION IN WORLD MUSIC PEDAGOGY
ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL III GMUS 733 (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: 30233
GMUS 536 (3 credits) Karen Howard, PhD June 24-28 | 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CRN: 30212
Improvisation in diatonic modes, asymmetric meters and harmonic accompaniments; ensemble performance of all recorder voices; and choreography and improvisation relative to movement and music. Prerequisite: GMUS 732 or equivalent AOSA approved course. ORFF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT GMUS 735 (2 credits) Diana Hawley August 5-9 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CRN: 30235 Classroom application of basic Orff vocabulary, theory, sequential skills and concepts to the classroom. Implementation of typical Orff activities in learning experiences designed for elementary students. In-depth objectives for each grade; development of supporting teaching strategies; and lesson plans, skills and concepts curriculum grid. Emphasis on application of studies through small-group and peer teaching. Prerequisite: Orff Levels I and II from any AOSA approved course.
Students in this intensive course will sample audio, video, print, electronic and human resources with the aim of learning as well as developing an understanding of ways to teach music of the world’s cultures. Attention will be given to learning culture through songs, movement and dance experiences, instrumental music, and contextualized cultural components. Participants will be guided through recordings and curricular materials from the Smithsonian Folkways archives that fit the needs of students in knowing music and knowing culture through music. Musical experiences will be tailored for use at various levels, including in classes for children, youth and adults in university and community settings, with occasional small group sessions to decipher and discuss applications for particular teaching contexts and aims. Enrolled participants will join together to share particular means of teaching world music, and will receive documentation from the Smithsonian Institution that certifies their specialized study in world music pedagogy. AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE GMUS 671 (2 credits) Sowah Mensah June 17-21 (No Class June 19) | 9:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. CRN: 30209 Study of traditional African music (Ghanaian culture) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social and festive occasions, and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. Classes will focus on learning the music so that students will be able to teach it to their own students. Instrumental music will include drumming, xylophone (gyil or Orff) music and adenkum (gourd stamping tube). All instruments are provided except flute and CDs, which can be purchased in class.
ORFF MASTERCLASS GMUS 544-09 (2 credits) Beth Melin Nelson & Kris Olson July 22 | 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 23-26 | 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CRN: 30309
This course is designed to explore the process of Orff Schulwerk and the possibilities that can be discovered through collaborative work. The class will use existing materials in visual art, literature, Orff Schulwerk repertoire, other musical genres and everyday items as a basis for exploration, improvisation and performance. Finding new ways to reimagine the familiar and deepen personal artistry is at the center of this course. A process model for bringing these experiences into a framework for lesson planning will help participants reflect and analyze processes to create effective project lessons for the classroom. Prerequisite: Orff Schulwerk Levels I, II and III.
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