SING, DANCE, AND PLAY

Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman developed Orff Schulwerk as an approach to teaching music and movement. Orff Schulwerk came to the United States by way of Canada through Margaret Murray. Murray is also responsible for the English language version of Orff and Keetman’s Music for Children. Orff Schulwerk teachers established the West Michigan chapter in 1976. 

 The Orff Schulwerk Teaching Process
Preliminary Play-- guided exploration of a musical concept, element, or even instrument
Imitation-- echo, rote learning, mimicry 
Exploration-- active manipulation and experimentation of musical concepts, elements, and instruments
Creation-- improvisation, song development, music arrangement, musical invention

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Orff Schulwerk is an approach to teaching music and movement that emphasizes students' natural instincts to play and explore elements of music. Orff Schulwerk students actively learn through singing, rhythmic speech, movement, and playing instruments. Watch the 2-minute video which offers a brief look at the journey of discovery that children experience making music and movement the Orff Schulwerk way