Orff Level 1 Music Teacher Training
August 5-16, 2024 • In Person at the University of Maine
Join the University of Maine this summer for a two-week, interactive course that provides an introductory but in-depth study of the Orff-Schulwerk approach to music and movement education. The American Orff Schulwerk Association has approved this course, which results in Level 1 certification by AOSA.
With specific applications for general music in grades K-8, topics include movement and musical skill development (singing, speaking, creative movement, and playing percussion instruments and recorder).
Participants can earn 60 contact hours through professional development or 3 graduate credits.
For more information, contact Raphael Okutoro at 207.581.4750 or um.summerprograms@maine.edu.
Faculty
Joan Eckroth-Riley
Assistant Professor of K-12 Music Education
Murray State University
Event Registration
Choose one of the following options:
Option 1: Graduate Credit (includes Orff Level 1 Music Teacher Training)
- Registration Dates: Registration is open!
- Course: MUE 650: Topics in Choral Music (download the course syllabus here)
- Course Modality: On-campus at the University of Maine in Orono, ME.
- Course Credit: 3 Credits
- Course Dates: August 5-16
- Course Description: This two-week, interactive course provides an introductory but in-depth study of the Orff-Schulwerk approach to music and movement education. Intended for in-service music educators, it emphasizes the Orff process demonstrated and experienced through various creative activities and assignments during 60 contact hours. With specific applications for general music in grades K-8, topics include movement and musical skill development (singing, speaking, creative movement, and playing percussion instruments and recorder).
- Costs:
- Graduate Tuition: $1,716 (Note: meals are not provided. View on-campus dining options at umaine.sodexomyway.com)
- For more on tuition rates and refund policies, visit Student Business Services.
- How to Enroll:
- CURRENT DEGREE STUDENTS can enroll in the MUE 650 course at umaine.edu/portal
- NON-DEGREE STUDENTS must complete a non-degree application to enroll in the course. Use code UMSUMNDAP24 to waive your application fee. Start your application here.
- Registration Deadline: See the Summer University Drop/Withdrawl refund policy
- Cancellation and Refund Deadline: See the Summer University Drop/Withdrawl refund policy
Option 2: Orff Level 1 Music Teacher Training (Professional Development)
- Course Dates: August 5-16, 2024
- Contact Hours and/or CEUs: 60 Contact Hours and 6 CEUs
- Cost: $1,000 (Note: meals are not provided. View on-campus dining options at umaine.sodexomyway.com)
- How to Register: Please complete the registration form for the event here.
- Registration Deadline: Monday, July 22
- Cancelation and Refund Deadline: Monday, July 22
