I just completed Week 1 of my Orff Level 1 certification. I'm taking it with Sandy and Gretchen. I've been to a number of workshops led by them over the years but I never fail to learn something new from them every time I see them. It's been a really great time getting to know them as well as my classmates.
As a young teacher who just finished her second year teaching, I know I have a lot to learn which is why I am taking this class. I am very happy to see that I am doing so many things "right" according to the Orff method. My process for teaching is what they are teaching us in this class which is good to see.
The best thing is that they are helping me learn the little intricate details and rules. I have composed my own music for the classroom...for my students. But there are so many things they are telling me that I never knew before and I am so excited to use them in my classroom. This includes WHEN to use a bordun, what kind of bordun, what voice to put it in, etc. I'm super excited to go back and refine my lessons and use this information in my class!
