POSTGRADUATE UNIVERSITY COURSE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ADVANCED STUDIES IN MUSIC AND DANCE EDUCATION - ORFF-SCHULWERK
October 2002- June 2003
The impact of Carl Orff's ideas has influenced music and dance education in
many parts of the world. The educational principles of his and Gunild Keetman's
Schulwerk are universal and based on his belief in the creative and artistic
nature of mankind. The Orff Institute of the University Mozarteum in Salzburg,
Austria is the center of this international movement in music and dance education.
The university course addresses pedagogues from all over the world who have
already had training or experience in music and dance education based on the
pedagogical concepts of Orff Schulwerk.
It offers experienced music and dance teachers, an intensive and concentrated
setting in one of the world's most well-known integrative methods in music and
dance pedagogy based and continuing on the historical Orff Schulwerk that has
been further developed and realized according to contemporary aesthetic education.
The participants, coming from different cultural backgrounds, will be encouraged
to transfer and adapt this pedagogy to the specific needs for their own cultures.
Requirements and Target Groups
This university course addresses pedagogues from all over the world who have
already had training or experience in music and dance education based on the
pedagogical concepts of Orff Schulwerk. In spite of the fact that there are
levels courses in this area in many countries at universities, colleges, conservatories
and private pedagogical institutions, there is an international interest to
complete a course at the Orff Institute that presents this pedagogy in an authentic,
open and directional form. Postgraduate courses in English have been offered
regularly at the Orff institute since 1969.
Objectives
The course offers experienced music and dance teachers an intensive and concentrated
setting in one of the world's most well-known integrative methods in music and
dance pedagogy based and continuing on the historical Orff Schulwerk. It has
been further developed and realized according to contemporary aesthetic education.
The participants, coming from different cultural backgrounds, will be encouraged
to transfer and adapt this pedagogy to the specific needs for their own cultures.
Length and Structure of the University Course
The course incorporates two semesters. Studies begin in October and end in the
coming June of the same academic year. The course contains, within its framework
of financial possibilities.
According to the number of participants, required subjects of about 14-22 weekly
hours as well as optional elected subjects of about 2-8 hours per week.
Entrance Requirements
- A completed course of study in music and/or dance pedagogy at an undergraduate
level in a home or foreign institution, an equivalent study, or documents proving
similar qualifications
- Proof of teaching experience in the area of music and dance pedagogy
for a period of at least three years
- Proof of knowledge of the English language both orally and on paper.
The director of the course of study will make the final decision about having
fulfilled the requirements. Participation is further dependent on the payment
of tuition fees according to legal requirements. (HTG/72 § 5,Abs. 1.)
Financing the course
The total cost of the course is to be covered by tuition fees paid by the participants.
Tuition Fees:
Approximately 4000 Euros (€). A non-refundable registration fee of €
370 is required.
Other fees:
Required student fees, official documents, books and materials, board and room,
an excursions among others. Cost run between € 440 and € 730 per month
according to individual standards.
Course credits:
European students may apply for credits through the European Credit Transfer
System. Students from abroad should make arrangements with their local universities
for graduate credits.
Housing information:
Will be distributed with the acceptance form along with information about payment
of fees.
Course Content
Pedagogy and Didactics
Orff-Schulwerk Sources and Adaptations
Didactics of Elemental Music and Dance
Pedagogy and Practice Teaching
Music and Dance for People with Special Needs
Music and Dance for different age groups: Early Childhood, Adolescents, Seniors
Music
Ensemble and Improvisation
Composing with and for Children
Composing
Percussion Ensemble
Vocal Education for Children
Vocal Ensemble
Theory and Practice of Instrument Building
Movement and Dance
Music, Movement and Dance
Movement and Dance Technique
Basic Choreography and Improvisation
Movement Accompaniment
Historical Dances
Ethnic Dances
Series of Lectures
extending the studies in relevant areas
Introduction to the Cultural Environment of Austria
Weekly Round-Table Discussions relevant to studies
Other Activities
Excursions
to schools in and around Salzburg and to places directly connected with the
life and works of Carl Orff are planned (his home and museum in Diessen am Ammersee,
The Orff Center Munich, events in Munich, Vienna and elsewhere). These excursions
are often (but not always) scheduled during February semester break and will
require extra fees for transportation and overnight accommodations.
Observation of Children's classes
at the Orff Institute and in schools nearby is highly recommended. About 300
children attend classes in music and dance weekly which are taught by faculty
and students enrolled in the 2 and 4 year courses.
A Student Centered Project Week of alternative, related studies.
REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES
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REQUIRED
ELECTIV
R / E |
WEEKLY HOURS
WIN.SEM |
WEEKLY HOURS SUM.SEM |
EUROPEAN
CREDIT
TRANSFER
SYSTEM |
| PEDAGOGY/DIDACTICS |
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| Orff-Schulwerk Sources and International Adaptations |
R |
1 |
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2 |
| Didactics of Elemental Music- and Dance Pedagogy |
R |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| Pedagogy and Practise Teaching |
R |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| Music and Dance for People with special needs |
E |
1 |
- |
2 |
| Music and Dance for different age groups |
E |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| Introduction to the Cultural Environment |
E |
1 |
- |
2 |
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| MUSIC |
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| Ensemble and Improvisation |
R |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| Composing with and for Children |
R |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| Percussion Ensemble |
E |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Vocal Work with Children |
E |
1 |
- |
2 |
| Vocal Ensemble |
E |
- |
1 |
2 |
| Theory and Praxis of Instrument Building |
E |
1 |
- |
2 |
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| MOVEMENT/DANCE |
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| Music and Movement/Dance - Projects |
R |
2 |
2 |
8 |
| Movement/Dance Technique |
R |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| Basic Choreography and Improvisation |
R |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| Movement Accompaniment |
R |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Historical Dance |
E |
1 |
- |
1 |
| Folk Dances |
E |
- |
1 |
1 |
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| LECTURES SERIES WITH SPECIAL THEMES RELATED TO MUSIC AND DANCE PEDAGOGY |
R |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| Weekly Round Table Discussion |
R |
1 |
1 |
- |
Final Examinations and Structure
are held at the conclusion of each course of study in the winter or summer
semester as the case may be. Final examinations requiring a positive result
in the required courses are held at the end of the summer semester and include:
- a written thesis
- a colloquium
- practice teaching
- the performance of a study with original music and dance compositions
developed and directed by the candidate.
The examination will be monitored by a commission to be set up by the director
of the university course.
Faculty
Course director of Advanced Studies in Music and Dance Education - Orff Schulwerk
is Barbara Haselbach
Staff members for Advanced Studies in Music and Dance Education - Orff Schulwerk
are teachers from the Orff Institute and guests. They are: Chris Amrhein, Christine
Augustin, Christa Coogan, Klaus Fessmann, Doug Goodkin, Wolfgang Hartmann, Barbara
Haselbach, Mari Honda, Florian Müller, Ulrike Jungmair, Monika Mittendorfer,
Andrea Ostertag, Soili Perkiö, Manfred Oberlechner, Shirley Salmon, Christine
Schönherr, Christiane and Ernst Wieblitz and Reinhold Wirsching. [Changes
may be necessary]
all information given here is subject to change
For further Information please contact
The Special Course
The University Mozarteum Institute for Music and Dance Pedagogy
Orff Institute
Frohnburgweg 55
A-5020 Salzburg, AUSTRIA
Tel: 0043-662-6198-6100
Fax: 0043-662-6198-6109
Application Form:
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