Also known as the Orff Method, Orff Approach, or Music for Children; it is a way of introducing and teaching children about music on a level that they can easily comprehend. Musical concepts are learned through singing, chanting, dance, movement, drama and the playing of percussion instruments. Improvisation, composition, and a child's natural sense of play are encouraged. The Summer Orff Levels Courses are an intense two-week long study of the Orff Process. Students are expected to complete composition and theory homework, in addition to classes in movement and recorder pedagogy. All three levels must be taken for the teachers to be certified in Orff-Schulwerk.

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Location and Accommodations

The course will be held at  Eldorado High School on the Northeast side of beautiful Albuquerque, where there are many hotels and AirBnbs available. 

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Class Times and General Information

June 1-12, 2026 for Orff Levels I,II, & III. Classes are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. There will be two 15-minute breaks and an hour lunch. Come dressed comfortably to facilitate movement and dance. 

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June 15-19, 2026 for Movement in the Music Classroom and Early Childhood Music Masterclasses. Prior Orff experience is not required for either class. Movement in the Music Classroom will run from 8:00am - 11:30am. Early Childhood Music will be 12:30pm - 4:00pm.

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Cost and Payment

Early registration is $775 before May 1 for Orff Levels I, II & III. After May 1, registration is $900.

Early registration is $300 before May 1 for one Masterclass, or $500 for both. After May 1, registration is $350 for one Masterclass, or $600 for both.

Your school can pay through a PO by contacting our course director, Cat Woo, at catmaiwoo@gmail.com. You can also pay through PayPal.