GREAT COURSES ACROSS THE UK! GREAT INTERNATIONAL COURSES! GREAT COURSES ACROSS THE UK! See our Courses page for full details of all Orff courses for 2010/2011, including... LATEST! International Summer Course ' Elemental Music & Dance Pedagogy, Orff-Schulwerk Sessions by internationally reknowned Orff tutors include: The Body as an Instrument, Models from the Schulwerk, Music, Dance & Imagination, Oral traditions, Dance & improvisation, Composing & arranging for the classroom, Children's music games, Percussion, Practice of instrument building, Singing + MUCH MORE! Date: July 2010 Venue: University Mozarteum - Orff Institute, Salzburg Review of ORFF SUMMER SCHOOL 2008, ST MARTIN'S COLLEGE, LANCASTER Our 2008 UK summer school 'Hands on Music' in Lancaster was a huge success! Thank you to all who attended, and to our tutors who provided us with a most exciting week. Quotes from this and previous summer school participants: "A fabulous week – thank you." "I loved the week – being asked to improvise from cold is scary." "Another totally inspirational course – can’t wait to get back to the kids." "I’m buzzing with so many ideas – inspirational." "I feel very privileged to have been part of this week." "This course has helped me both personally and professionally. I have very little knowledge but I had so much enjoyment and feel enthusiastic to be more creative musically with my class." AND WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE... NEW ORFF PUBLICATIONS! Schott Music have announced the publication of two new books which are a must for followers of the Orff approach to music education. 'Orff Schulwerk Today - Nurturing Musical Expression and Understanding' by Jane Frazee contains a wealth of information and ideas for teachers of music to students of all ages. Orff Schulwerk Today is addressed to all music teachers who want to develop clarity of purpose in a child-centred educational environment. The expertise of seven master Orff Schulwerk teachers is included to encourage skill development and understanding. Over one hundred lessons are presented to highlight musical elements and encourage self-expression. A CD of listening examples from a variety of historical periods and cultural contexts enhances the book. 'Quien Canta Su Mal Espanta!' (translated 'Singing Drives Away Sorrow!') by Sofia Lopez-Ibor and Verena Maschat is a song, games and dances book from Latin America. A selection of songs, games, dances, stories and instrumental pieces from the Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Venezuela. This book presents a rich and varied selection of material from an immense geographical area, combining local traditions with foreign elements and influences to engage and inspire teachers and students. A DVD with practical demonstrations of the dances will help teachers present these materials in the classroom. If you wish to order copies of these books please go to: http://www.schott-music.com/shop/1/show,222275.html and http://www.schott-music.com/shop/1/show,220673.html or email Schott's marketing manager on nicola.mather@schott-music.com or phone Schott Music on 0207-534 0700 (fax: 0207-534 0749)