The Units
There are three levels and each level has 5 different units. The first level, We're Orff, is suitable for ages 4 to 7. Each
unit is it's own entity and develops in its own way, in a step-by-step progression; however all follow the same Orff-Shulwerk Principles.
Each unit will take several weeks to work through. Progress is at a pace that the class is comfortable with.
The activities
Each unit will work through a standard set of activities, in an order appropriate to its text.
The activities will vary but will be drawn from the following:
Movement, Body percussion, Speech, Singing, lnstruments
Instrument work will utilise both untuned and tuned percussion and involve Rhythm, Melody,
Ostinato, Bordun and/or Canon.
Each unit concludes with suggestions for drawing on the exploration and creative work done by the students to create a performance (Putting if Together).
We're Orff Music Program
We're Orff is available outside Australia as a fully supported music program that can be delivered by accredited schools and teachers. Learn more about the program, the resource materials and the training and accreditation
here.