Thursday, July 29, 2010

Orff Schulwerk Training

Greetings,

This summers, I finished my level three training and am now a certified Orff teacher.  It was fun and incredibly exhausting.  I was wondering if perhaps Orff levels training should be a mandatory part of music teacher training.  I know it has definitely made me a better music teacher.  Does anyone have any thoughts on the matter?

Cheers,

John

PS22

Greetings,

PS22 is a school in Staten Island.  I don't know much about the teacher or the students, but I have come across their videos on facebook numerous times.  I think they're quite remarkable, but I'm trying to figure out this style of choral singing fits within the greater context of music education .  Please check them out and give me your thoughts.
 
PS22 chorus

Cheers,

John

First post on my new blog...for music teachers.

Greetings,

My name is John and I am a music teacher for kindergarten and first grade students in the village of Oak Park (just west of Chicago).  I am starting this blog for an online class.  My goal is to create a place for music teachers to share posts, links, songs or whatever they deem fit.

Cheers,

John