Orffsite.com

Children learning music through imitation, exploration  and creation is the heart of the Orff approach. I recently completed certification in Orff-Schulwerk and am beginning to apply what I've learned to real classroom situations.

My students are finding themselves totally immersed in the musical experience due to what I have learned. Singing, dancing, playing, acting, improvising, and writing music is all a part of the Orff-Schulwerk experience. I hope this website will encourage you, as an elementary music teacher, to look into this approach yourself. Experience a workshop for yourself. The Orff Approach is so much more than children playing on small xylophone type instruments.

Just reading about the approach or viewing an Orff "performance" is not enough.

What's New?

I've recently added some things on this site that you might enjoy or find useful.

I've added a couple of free music tech applications that I find useful.

There are new lessons in the Lesson Plans section.

I've added a Blog where I will regularly post my raves and gripes about elementary music teaching and the Orff Approach.

I've posted an email address for you to let me know how this site helps you and for your suggestions to improve it.

Finally, I've added a Forum where you can share your ideas with others.

Thanks for checking out Orffsite.com!

It's Orff Showtime!