Florida State University Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education Course Levels I & II July 13 - July 24, 2009 Tuition  | Content  |  Evaluation  |  Instructors  |  What Will I Take Back to My Classroom?  | Housing and Food Service  | Additional Information | Register by June 15th! | Brochure   The Florida State University College of Music is pleased to offer Levels I and II or the Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education Course this summer. Orff-Schulwerk centers on the development of the whole child while encouraging continued development of the teacher.  Designed for all children, the Orff-Schulwerk technique enables students to create good music immediately! The course itself provides a non competitive atmosphere where one of the rewards is the pleasure of making good music with others.   Tuition $495 MUS 4936 (Undergraduate Credit) $925 MUS 5937 (Graduate Credit) $495 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The course offers 3 semester hours of academic credit each at the undergraduate or graduate levels. All those who are not current FSU students and who are registering for academic credit must complete the FSU Special Student Form before the start of the course. This form is available on the FSU Academic & Professional website: http://learningforlife.fsu.edu (select Academic Credit, the Credit Registration). Teachers wishing in-service hours should bring the necessary forms from their schools/districts at the time of the course. Non-credit students may receive 6.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the courses TOP Content Level I is designed for anyone with musical training who wishes to acquire basic knowledge and pedagogic foundation in the Orff-Schulwerk approach.  This course is recommended for those with no previous Orff-Schulwerk training and will include: studying basic Orff techniques including the use of pentatonic scales, simple bordun, ostinato, and elemental forms; basic body movements including structured and creative movement and their application to the Schulwerk; vocal and rhythmic training; improvisation, and soprano recorder. Level II is designed for those who have satisfactorily completed an Orff-Schulwerk Level I course. This course will include: the study of all pentatonic scales; review of simple and moving borduns; I-V and I-IV accompaniments; explanation of rhythmic training and continuation into irregular rhythms and meters; vocal, movement, and instrumental improvisation; and soprano and alto recorders. TOP     Evaluation Students will be evaluated on the basis of the following overall criteria: 1. Participation in class activities 2. Completion of written assignments 3. Preparation and performance of ensemble selections involving use of singing, movement, recorder, and Orff instruments 4. Attendance - 100% attendance required TOP     Instructors Carla Cose-Giallella (Level I) , has taught instrumental, choral, and general music for twenty years in public and private schools in Iowa and Arizona; she is an active clinician presenting workshops at the local, regional, and national level. Ms. Cose-Giallella teaches pre-kindergarten through fourth grade at Phoenix Country Day School in Paradise Valley, Arizona. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Iowa State University and a Masters of Music degree from the University of Arizona; she is currently a doctoral student in music education with an emphasis in early childhood at Arizona State University. Ms. Cose-Giallella has served on the National Board of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association and is past president of the Arizona Orff-Schulwerk Association. Marilyn Wood (Level II) holds a Master of Music Education degree from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Oklahoma Baptist University. Currently, Ms. Wood is an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University. Ms. Wood is certified in Orff-Schulwerk through the Master Class level from the University of Memphis. She has presented workshops in 30 different states as well as sessions at five National Orff-Schulwerk conferences, and at a Music Teachers National Associations’ national convention. She has been teaching Orff-Schulwerk certification courses (Levels I and II) since 1991. Karen Blooding (Recorder) has taught elementary general music in Tennessee for 18 years in Tennessee where she was named 2005 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, and is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Music at Middle Tennessee State University. A National Board Certified Teacher in Early and Middle Childhood Music, she has studied vocal performance at Colorado State University, as well as music history and conducting at Southern Methodist University. She hold certificates in Orff Levels I, II and III, and specializes in recorder instruction. Ms. Blooding holds a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Middle Tennessee State University. TOP     What will I take back to my classroom? Music activities that match the stages of child development Poems, songs, dances, and games for immediate use in classroom instruction Resources for acquiring and creating your own teaching materials Ideas to help foster creativity in students Lessons with ties to the National Standards in Music These courses will be held on the Florida State University campus. Classes are scheduled for Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TOP   Housing Options On-campus housing will be available in an FSU dormitory. Dorm rooms generally include a microwave and a small refrigerator and are within walking distance of the university dining halls. Housing is also available at a number of nearby hotels. TOP For additional information: Program and Course Materials: Please contact Suzanne Rita Byrnes, Course Director, FSU College of Music: or 850-385-2059. Registration and Housing Assistance: Please contact Kristin Muire, Academic & Professional Program Services: or 850-645-5639.   Register by June 15th! Since space is limited, please complete you registration by June 15th. Registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis until the class is full. Registration confirmations and course information will be sent to you on receipt of your registration request form and course payment. Unfortunately cancellation refund requests will not be accepted after June 15, 2009. Please fax your registration form to: (850) 644-3803, or mail your registration form with payment to: Registrar, Academic and Professional Program Services Florida State University 296 Champions Way PO Box 3062550 Tallahassee, FL 32306-2550 TOP Brochure This Orff-Schulwek brochure (PDF) is available in alternative format by contacting Kristin Muire, (850)645-5639 (). For people who are hearing or speech impaired, call the phone number thought the Florida Relay Services at 1-800-955-8770 (voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Florida State University is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action educator and employer. TOP