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 2-13, 2025 for Orff Levels I & II. 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 16-20, 2025 for Orff Curriculum Masterclass. Participants must have completed Orff Level II prior to taking the Masterclass.

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Cost and Payment

Early registration is $750 before May 1 for Orff Levels I & II. After May 1, registration is $850.

Early registration is $450 before May 1 for Orff Curriculum Masterclass. After May 1, registration is $550.

Your school can pay through a PO by contacting our treasurer, Vicky Wood, at victoria.wood@aps.edu. You can also pay through PayPal.