International Summer Course at Orff-Institut

Registration opens on January 15 and is exclusively online. Early registration is highly recommended, as only a limited number of places are available.

Registration: https://apex.moz.ac.at/apex/f?p=116:9999

The course fee of €550 must be paid by credit card during the online registration process.

Registration begins on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

The official opening will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The course concludes on the evening of Saturday, July 11, 2026.

There will be no afternoon classes on Wednesday, July 8th

Morning sessions: 9.00-10.30 a.m. / 11.00-12.30 p.m. 

Ari Glage 
The Power of Rhythm and Voice

The development of rhythmic ability is closely linked to our body’s innate musical awareness. The connection between rhythmic language and movement, in particular, creates a foundation for understanding universal rhythmic concepts such as pulse, off-beats, and cyclical patterns. In this workshop, we will explore different approaches for using the rhythmic–melodic voice within body-percussion ensembles and percussion circles. By adding vocal chants to basic rhythmic structures, participants deepen their experience and engage in the simultaneous perception of multiple musical layers. We will also discuss and try out adaptations for a variety of target groups.

Laura Humphreys 
Singing with children – Voice, Games, Songs 

This course explores how to fully develop the potential of children’s voices. Together, we will dive into fun musical games, vocal warm-ups, and a range of pedagogical techniques that support relationship-building and personal growth. We get to know songs for movement, those that can be used rituals that help start and end sessions, pieces tied to the seasons and their celebrations, songs in various languages and songs for being wonderfully silly together - so everyone can walk away with something new for their personal repertoire. The course also places strong emphasis on vocal health for children: singing in the high register (and how to do that even if it doesn’t  feel natural at first), healthy breathing, and posture. Everything in this course has been tested over many years, shaped by day-to-day experience teaching children, and refined into what will hopefully be a genuinely useful toolkit for your own practice.

Barbara Tischitz 
Working with material: swoosh – pling – click!

Do you hear the fire whispering and crackling? Do you see the waves swaying and surging? We will make nets dance, mice rattle and balls whiz. Together, we are going to explore: WHICH materials work particularly well with WHICH target groups, HOW to use them and WHY. How can materials trigger and spark our imagination? Come, see, feel, smell, taste and hear!

Chris Wang 
Dance and Choreography

This course focuses on approaching dance practice from the perspective of inclusion and diversity, touching on topics of somatic movement awareness, inclusive teaching methods, and an accessible introduction to movement composition and choreography. It anchors practices from community dance and contemporary dance into the philosophy of Orff Schulwerk, offering a holistic and accessible approach towards discovering, facilitating, and organizing movement that draws our capacities and natural tendencies towards creative imagination and embodied fiction.

Afternoon Sessions: 2.30 pm–4 pm / 4.30 pm–6 pm

Sarah Brooke 
The Art of Hands and Feet

How can we build a music-making community in the classroom? Starting with the simple actions of hands and feet, we explore playful structures for games and compositions. Exploring these structures further using the voice, body, and instruments allows us to immerse ourselves in play. How do we move from experimentation into composition without losing that sense of playfulness? These sessions are designed for anyone working with children of all ages in schools or community settings. Feel free to bring your own instrument if you would like.

Christine Fegerl 
Move first – then create

 Art begins in the body. Before we can create, we need to be fully connected with all our senses. This workshop invites you to step out of your daily routines and reconnect with your body as a pathway into an open, creative space. Each session begins with a variety of simple movements accompanied by music before we pick up pencils, brushes, and colors to experiment with different artistic techniques. We will discover how creativity flows more freely when we are in good contact with ourselves and our inner awareness.

Markku Kaikkonen 
Everyone Participates – Everyone Learns

We move, play, sing, and explore - together, no matter anyone is background or skill level. Through a varied, process-oriented approach, small elements weave into a shared whole. The goal is to explore and discover methods and forms of teaching that enable everyone to participate and everyone to learn. The exercises presented are easy to adapt for different ages and for learners from diverse backgrounds. Everyone can - everyone learns.

Sonja Marlis 
"Soft bodies, magic minds." Concepts for connection and playfulness in mixed-abled dance. 

Through gentle improvisation and playful movement tasks, we create a space where bodies - each in their own uniqueness - can unfold, connect, and be seen.

Together, we explore what we need from one another to feel safe, curious, and brave enough to share our dance, our artistry, and our stories. How can care, playfulness, and difference become choreographic tools? We move, write, draw, share, and listen -shifting softly between solo exploration and collective encounters. Improvisation becomes our language, connection our method, and joy our shared ground. This workshop welcomes dancers, non-dancers, dreamers, movers, and storytellers alike

Doris Valtiner-Pühringer 
Children’s concerts for all the senses

How do you create concert formats for the very youngest (ages 0-3) and their (grand)parents? Where do you find inspiration? And how do you shape a well-rounded concert experience for young children? In this workshop, we will dig into key topics such as moderation, dramaturgy, transitions, and the visual and interactive staging of each musical element - all designed with and for an inclusive audience. Please bring your instrument so we can explore the ideas hands-on and try them out together!

How to Reach Us

By Bus
Take bus line 3 from the main train station or the city center in the direction of Salzburg-Süd and get off at the stop “Polizeidirektion” (travel time approx. 20 minutes).

By Car
From the motorway, take the exit Salzburg-Süd (Anif), continue along Alpenstraße, and turn left into Frohnburgweg at the traffic lights near the Polizeidirektion.

Accommodation
The Orff Institute is unfortunately unable to provide accommodation.

Within a 5-minute walking distance:

Motel One Salzburg Süd
Alpenstraße 92, 5020 Salzburg
Tel: +43 662 835020
E-mail: salzburg-sued@motel-one.com
www.motel-one.com

For all other accommodation inquiries:

Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
Auerspergstraße 6, 5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 662 88987 0
E-mail: tourist@salzburg.info
www.salzburg.info