The Los Angeles County Orff Teacher Education Course
July 22-August 2, 2019
Levels I and II
Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Pasadena, CA
Levels I and II
Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Pasadena, CA
The Los Angeles Orff Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association is pleased to offer the 2019 Los Angeles County Orff Teacher Education Course (formerly the LA Orff Course). We hope that you will join an energetic and supportive community of arts educators as we explore practical, real-world strategies for using the Orff process in a variety of classroom settings.
For the fifth year LACAOSA is working in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, who will host our course at their North Hill Street campus in the shadow of the beautiful San Gabriel mountains. Note — this summer our dates have changed: July 22-August 2.
For the fifth year LACAOSA is working in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, who will host our course at their North Hill Street campus in the shadow of the beautiful San Gabriel mountains. Note — this summer our dates have changed: July 22-August 2.
Established in 1984, Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) is an independent, nonprofit, nationally-accredited community school whose mission is to educate, advocate, inspire, and share through music study and performance. PCM offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses traditional and contemporary music for children and adults. More than 1,200 students attend the school annually and over 3,000 students in schools throughout the Pasadena, CA community benefit from its extensive outreach programs.
What is Orff Schulwerk Levels Training?
"Orff levels" are the primary way in which the philosophy and instructional practices of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman are taught to music educators in the United States. The AOSA-NBT curriculum standards describe the first task of Orff levels instruction to be familiarizing participants with an exploratory learning approach in part “by experiencing music learning from the perspective of children.”* In Orff, musical understanding is developed through creative play, peer collaboration, and, above all, joyful music-making where, more often than not, children are the composers.
The goal of levels training is to first introduce (in level I) and then develop (in level I and II) strategies and techniques to construct musical understanding through experience. In this way the Orff Schulwerk method is aligned with the creative, problem-solving approach at the heart of our National Education Standards in language and math, as well as the arts.
* From “What is Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education” © 2012, The American Orff Schulwerk Association
What is Orff Schulwerk Levels Training?
"Orff levels" are the primary way in which the philosophy and instructional practices of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman are taught to music educators in the United States. The AOSA-NBT curriculum standards describe the first task of Orff levels instruction to be familiarizing participants with an exploratory learning approach in part “by experiencing music learning from the perspective of children.”* In Orff, musical understanding is developed through creative play, peer collaboration, and, above all, joyful music-making where, more often than not, children are the composers.
The goal of levels training is to first introduce (in level I) and then develop (in level I and II) strategies and techniques to construct musical understanding through experience. In this way the Orff Schulwerk method is aligned with the creative, problem-solving approach at the heart of our National Education Standards in language and math, as well as the arts.
* From “What is Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education” © 2012, The American Orff Schulwerk Association
Course Description
Level I
July 22 - August 2
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level I will introduce and develop basic elemental Orff-Schulwerk musicianship, through the study of pentatonic melodies, rhythmic speech, simple accompaniment styles using a variety of classroom instruments, and pathways to improvisation. This initial course also features skill development in playing the soprano recorder and its applications to learning music in the Orff Schulwerk pedagogy. In addition, students explore creative movement vocabulary and folk dance as a tool for musical understanding.
NOTE -- a few slots in Level I have opened. If you wish to to register for this section, please note that after June 1 we will no longer be accepting deposits. Tuition must be paid in full. For additional information please contact
Course Director Rachael Doudrick at rdoudrick@pasadenaconservatory.org.
Instructors: Kerri Lynn Nichols, Mika Inyoue, Richard Lawton
Level II
July 22 - August 2
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II focuses on classroom applications through the further study of Orff Schulwerk pedagogy. Diatonic major, minor, and modal melodies and improvisation are introduced and developed, along with more advanced accompaniment structures. The alto recorder is introduced as a melodic instrument. Movement exploration continues, along with folk dance, play parties, and small group choreography.
Update -- If you wish to to register for this section, please note that after June 1 we will no longer be accepting deposits. Tuition must be paid in ful at registrationl. For additional information please contact
Course Director Rachael Doudrick at rdoudrick@pasadenaconservatory.org.
Instructors: Patrick Ware, Mika Inyoue, Richard Lawton
Prerequisite: Orff Level I or permission of instructor
July 22 - August 2
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Level II focuses on classroom applications through the further study of Orff Schulwerk pedagogy. Diatonic major, minor, and modal melodies and improvisation are introduced and developed, along with more advanced accompaniment structures. The alto recorder is introduced as a melodic instrument. Movement exploration continues, along with folk dance, play parties, and small group choreography.
Update -- If you wish to to register for this section, please note that after June 1 we will no longer be accepting deposits. Tuition must be paid in ful at registrationl. For additional information please contact
Course Director Rachael Doudrick at rdoudrick@pasadenaconservatory.org.
Instructors: Patrick Ware, Mika Inyoue, Richard Lawton
Prerequisite: Orff Level I or permission of instructor
Faculty/Staff
Kerri Lynn Nichols — Basic Pedagogy I
Kerri Lynn Nichols has been a teacher of Orff-Schulwerk for over thirty years, receiving her Master level Orff certification from UC Santa Cruz and the University of Memphis and attending the international course at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. She is a composer, recording artist, choreographer and accomplished vocalist. Her compositions, choreography and musicals have been commissioned for community projects with children and dance companies such as Kaleidoscope and Enertia of Seattle and local children’s theatre groups.
Kerri Lynn has taught all ages in both the public and private sectors and has presented multiple workshops for state, national and international conferences. She has designed and implemented courses for educators in music through movement, academic integration and brain-based learning. Currently, she teaches PreK-8th grade music at Evergreen Christian School in Olympia, WA and directs The Olympia Peace Choir, which she founded. She is the author of several books and recordings for educators and children. The core of her work is to encourage others to become aware of their abilities and gifts through the magic of music and movement.
Kerri Lynn Nichols has been a teacher of Orff-Schulwerk for over thirty years, receiving her Master level Orff certification from UC Santa Cruz and the University of Memphis and attending the international course at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. She is a composer, recording artist, choreographer and accomplished vocalist. Her compositions, choreography and musicals have been commissioned for community projects with children and dance companies such as Kaleidoscope and Enertia of Seattle and local children’s theatre groups.
Kerri Lynn has taught all ages in both the public and private sectors and has presented multiple workshops for state, national and international conferences. She has designed and implemented courses for educators in music through movement, academic integration and brain-based learning. Currently, she teaches PreK-8th grade music at Evergreen Christian School in Olympia, WA and directs The Olympia Peace Choir, which she founded. She is the author of several books and recordings for educators and children. The core of her work is to encourage others to become aware of their abilities and gifts through the magic of music and movement.
Patrick Ware — Basic Pedagogy II
Dr. Patrick Ware is an active Orff Schulwerk clinician and choral conductor at the local, state and national levels. With a service to education spanning more than 20 years, Patrick holds a B.A. in Music from Westfield State University, an MS.Ed from Radford University and a DMA from the Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University. He completed his Level III Orff-Schulwerk Certification and Movement Apprenticeship at George Mason University and apprenticed in Basic Pedagogy at University of Nevada Las Vegas, and currently teaches movement and recorder for the Central Florida University Orff Certification Program, as well as teaching Level II Basic Pedagogy at the Hofstra Orff Certification Program in Hempstead, NY.
Patrick is a National Board Certified teacher in Music/Elementary and Middle Childhood and teaches K-5 General Music and Chorus in Prince William County, Virginia. He has several compositions in print through Beatin’ Path Publications including works for treble choir and works for Orff Ensemble. Special focuses in his classroom and courses include jazz in the elementary setting and the use of children’s literature. Dr. Ware is a past president of the Virginia Elementary Music Educators Association.
Dr. Patrick Ware is an active Orff Schulwerk clinician and choral conductor at the local, state and national levels. With a service to education spanning more than 20 years, Patrick holds a B.A. in Music from Westfield State University, an MS.Ed from Radford University and a DMA from the Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University. He completed his Level III Orff-Schulwerk Certification and Movement Apprenticeship at George Mason University and apprenticed in Basic Pedagogy at University of Nevada Las Vegas, and currently teaches movement and recorder for the Central Florida University Orff Certification Program, as well as teaching Level II Basic Pedagogy at the Hofstra Orff Certification Program in Hempstead, NY.
Patrick is a National Board Certified teacher in Music/Elementary and Middle Childhood and teaches K-5 General Music and Chorus in Prince William County, Virginia. He has several compositions in print through Beatin’ Path Publications including works for treble choir and works for Orff Ensemble. Special focuses in his classroom and courses include jazz in the elementary setting and the use of children’s literature. Dr. Ware is a past president of the Virginia Elementary Music Educators Association.
Mika Inyoue — Movement
Mika Inouye is a performing artist and educator in Durango, Colorado and the Four Corners region. She is a member of 20Moons, a contemporary dance theatre company in Durango, teaches inclusive creative dance classes throughout the school district, and is the elementary music and movement specialist at Juniper School. Mika performs regularly as a pianist with 3rd Ave. Arts, is the artistic director of 3rd Ave. Arts Chamber Music Festival, and co-director of Piano Academy at Fort Lewis College.
Mika completed her Orff certification at the University of Montana, George Mason University and Southern Methodist University (Level III), and apprenticed in movement with Jacque Schrader at University of St. Thomas, with Christa Coogan at San Francisco Orff Course, and with Danai Gagne at Utah State University. She is the founding president of Four Corners Orff Chapter of AOSA and has presented workshops at the AOSA national conference, Hong Kong, Kuwait, and New Zealand.
Mika Inouye is a performing artist and educator in Durango, Colorado and the Four Corners region. She is a member of 20Moons, a contemporary dance theatre company in Durango, teaches inclusive creative dance classes throughout the school district, and is the elementary music and movement specialist at Juniper School. Mika performs regularly as a pianist with 3rd Ave. Arts, is the artistic director of 3rd Ave. Arts Chamber Music Festival, and co-director of Piano Academy at Fort Lewis College.
Mika completed her Orff certification at the University of Montana, George Mason University and Southern Methodist University (Level III), and apprenticed in movement with Jacque Schrader at University of St. Thomas, with Christa Coogan at San Francisco Orff Course, and with Danai Gagne at Utah State University. She is the founding president of Four Corners Orff Chapter of AOSA and has presented workshops at the AOSA national conference, Hong Kong, Kuwait, and New Zealand.
Richard Lawton - Recorder
Richard Lawton is the K-5 general music teacher at Roscomare Road Elementary School in Los Angeles, president of the Los Angeles AOSA Chapter Board, and a graduate of the Los Angeles Orff Course. Richard received his M. Mus. and Orff certification at Cal State LA and has done post-level III work at the Arizona State and University of St. Thomas courses, as well as shadowing Nick Wild (Villanova/University of the Arts) and Matt McCoy (LA) on recorder. In his classroom he has made blues improvisation and the use of vernacular music learning techniques an area of concentration.
Richard is a past presenter at numerous state and national conferences, including the 2015 and 2017 American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conferences, a member of the Orff Echo and General Music Today editorial boards and the 2018 California Music Educators Association/Peripole General Music Teacher of the Year.
Richard Lawton is the K-5 general music teacher at Roscomare Road Elementary School in Los Angeles, president of the Los Angeles AOSA Chapter Board, and a graduate of the Los Angeles Orff Course. Richard received his M. Mus. and Orff certification at Cal State LA and has done post-level III work at the Arizona State and University of St. Thomas courses, as well as shadowing Nick Wild (Villanova/University of the Arts) and Matt McCoy (LA) on recorder. In his classroom he has made blues improvisation and the use of vernacular music learning techniques an area of concentration.
Richard is a past presenter at numerous state and national conferences, including the 2015 and 2017 American Orff Schulwerk Association National Conferences, a member of the Orff Echo and General Music Today editorial boards and the 2018 California Music Educators Association/Peripole General Music Teacher of the Year.
Rachael Doudrick — Course Director
Rachael Doudrick has been an enthusiastic teacher of classroom music to children aged 2-14 in Minnesota and California since 1993. She holds a Master’s Degree of Music Education, Orff-Schulwerk concentration, from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Her Orff journey began in 1994 at the special summer course at the Orff Institut in Salzburg, Austria. Rachael obtained her Orff certification at Cal State LA and repeated her levels at the University of St. Thomas as part of her graduate studies.
Rachael currently serves as Young Musicians Department Chair and Outreach Department Chair, as well as Young Musicians instructor and Adult Studies instructor at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM). She supervises a school-wide general and applied music program for elementary students PreK-5 in Pasadena Unified School District and teaches music education methods courses at Pasadena City College. Rachael has presented at the AOSA National Conference, the California State Music Educators Conference, and locally in Southern California.
Rachael Doudrick has been an enthusiastic teacher of classroom music to children aged 2-14 in Minnesota and California since 1993. She holds a Master’s Degree of Music Education, Orff-Schulwerk concentration, from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Her Orff journey began in 1994 at the special summer course at the Orff Institut in Salzburg, Austria. Rachael obtained her Orff certification at Cal State LA and repeated her levels at the University of St. Thomas as part of her graduate studies.
Rachael currently serves as Young Musicians Department Chair and Outreach Department Chair, as well as Young Musicians instructor and Adult Studies instructor at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM). She supervises a school-wide general and applied music program for elementary students PreK-5 in Pasadena Unified School District and teaches music education methods courses at Pasadena City College. Rachael has presented at the AOSA National Conference, the California State Music Educators Conference, and locally in Southern California.
Housing/General Information
PCM is located at 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106.
Please note that PCM does not offer housing. However, there are several comfortable and affordable places to stay in easy walking distance:
Saga Motor Hotel
http://www.thesagamotorhotel.com/
Vagabond Inn
https://www.vagabondinn.com/vagabond-inn-executive-pasadena
Howard Johnson
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/pasadena-california/howard-johnson-pasadena/overview?CID=LC:HJ::GGL:RIO:National:36872&iata=00065402
Ramada
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/pasadena-california/ramada-pasadena/overview?CID=LC:RA::GGL:RIO:National:24833&iata=00065402
Travelodge
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/pasadena-california/travelodge-pasadena-central/overview?CID=LC:TL::GGL:RIO:National:09579&iata=00065402
These links are provided for information purposes only.
For out-of-area students who are interested in sharing a room, please join our Los Angeles Summer Orff Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/413841312741805/ or contact course director, Rachael Doudrick at rdoudrick@pasadenaconservatory.org to facilitate a match.
Class will run 8:30-4:30 daily. Please arrive by 8:00am the first day for check-in and registration.
Class materials may be purchased on site from West Music or in advance through our our online course catalog:
https://www.westmusic.com/summer-workshops/los-angeles-county-aosa-orff-courses/
(Use the promo code 8LAORFF during check out to get the free shipping).
A complete list of materials will be sent to enrolled students in advance of the start of class.
Participants will break for 50 minutes each day for lunch. Meals are not provided by the course and should be planned for accordingly. There are many good options for lunch in the vicinity of PCM.
Please wear comfortable, supportive shoes, loose clothing that facilitates movement, and abstain from wearing fragrances of any kind.
Please note that PCM does not offer housing. However, there are several comfortable and affordable places to stay in easy walking distance:
Saga Motor Hotel
http://www.thesagamotorhotel.com/
Vagabond Inn
https://www.vagabondinn.com/vagabond-inn-executive-pasadena
Howard Johnson
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/pasadena-california/howard-johnson-pasadena/overview?CID=LC:HJ::GGL:RIO:National:36872&iata=00065402
Ramada
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/pasadena-california/ramada-pasadena/overview?CID=LC:RA::GGL:RIO:National:24833&iata=00065402
Travelodge
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/pasadena-california/travelodge-pasadena-central/overview?CID=LC:TL::GGL:RIO:National:09579&iata=00065402
These links are provided for information purposes only.
For out-of-area students who are interested in sharing a room, please join our Los Angeles Summer Orff Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/413841312741805/ or contact course director, Rachael Doudrick at rdoudrick@pasadenaconservatory.org to facilitate a match.
Class will run 8:30-4:30 daily. Please arrive by 8:00am the first day for check-in and registration.
Class materials may be purchased on site from West Music or in advance through our our online course catalog:
https://www.westmusic.com/summer-workshops/los-angeles-county-aosa-orff-courses/
(Use the promo code 8LAORFF during check out to get the free shipping).
A complete list of materials will be sent to enrolled students in advance of the start of class.
Participants will break for 50 minutes each day for lunch. Meals are not provided by the course and should be planned for accordingly. There are many good options for lunch in the vicinity of PCM.
Please wear comfortable, supportive shoes, loose clothing that facilitates movement, and abstain from wearing fragrances of any kind.
Registration
Tuition for the 2019 course is $1,025, which does not include materials, lodging or meals.
Registration will open on February 15. A spot in either Level I or Level II may be secured with a deposit of $100. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start of the course.
NOTE -- Level I is now full and closed to new enrollment. If you wish to be wait listed please e mail course director Rachael Doudrick at rdoudrick@pasadenaconservatory.org. Openings may become available after June 1.
Registration will open on February 15. A spot in either Level I or Level II may be secured with a deposit of $100. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start of the course.
NOTE -- Level I is now full and closed to new enrollment. If you wish to be wait listed please e mail course director Rachael Doudrick at rdoudrick@pasadenaconservatory.org. Openings may become available after June 1.