EDUC3620 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Carl Orff, Unpitched Percussion Instrument, Xylophone
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Reading 9: the orff approach to music education for children. Carl orff (1895-1982) was a german composer and educator who developed a unique approach to music education. Orff defined the ideal music for children as "never alone, but connected with movement, dance, and speech not to be listened to, meaningful only in active participation. " Based on this ideal, the orff approach builds understanding of concepts and skills through connecting students with the music by experiencing it on all levels. These levels include speech/chants, movement, singing, drama, and by playing pitched and unpitched instruments. The orff philosophy encourages children to experience music at their own level of understanding. Children are encouraging learning in their natural environment of play. Improvisation is encouraged to allow children to explore the possibilities in music. The music used in the classroom is based on the children"s own heritage with a combination of folk and composed music. Orff philosophy embraces the folk music of all cultures.
