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Dear Friend of MusicWelcome . . .Welcome to the February issue of Musicnotes– we hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and a happy new year. Welcome to all our new subscribers that we have met on our travels and we hope you are still helping to spread the word about the importance of music in our lives. In this issue we have included information about our new album Take Orff with Recorder as well as information about our incredible overseas trip at the end of 2007, the ANCOS Mosaic conference in January, The Joy of Jammin’ improvisation course and a bird’s eye view of music events for 2008. What's New?
Take Orff with Recorder
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With Susie Davies-Splitter and special guest Christoph Maubach
presented by (VOSA) Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association and accredited through ANCOS (Aus Nat. Council of Orff Schulwerk)
Melbourne, 2008 – Wesley College, Elsternwick
Stage 1 - Sun 6th to Thurs 10th July (early bird deadline 30th April)
Stage 2 - Sun 28th Sept to Thurs 2nd Oct (early bird deadline 31st July)
Sydney, 2008 – 30 hours St Catherine’s Anglican School for Girls, Waverley
Stage 1 – Part 1 – Fri 30th May to Sun 1st June (early bird deadline 31st March)
Part 2 – Fri 14th to Sun 16th Nov
Promoting self expression, joy, confidence and well being through musical improvisation. Sing, say, move, dance, play and create music that is accessible for all. For anyone interested in expressing themselves creatively and confidently through music
· 30 contact hours each.
· Special concession prices available
· small group rehearsals, special guest workshops and jammin’ sessions
These courses cater for anyone who loves music or uses music in their workplace – teachers, caregivers, parents, musicians, artists, therapists, music specialists and community facilitators
Course philosophy is to:
Create a safe, liberating and positive environment for improvisation.
Promote a powerful creative expression through the voice, body and instruments.
Encourage self-expression in a way that invites joy, physical and emotional release, healing and well being.
Cater for needs of the individual as well as the group.
Honour every person’s uniqueness and greatness.
Encourage participants to step up and be heard.
Teach acceptance for ourselves and others.
Show that:
• All people are inherently musical.
• Everyone can succeed.
• Musical improvisation is a unique and positive way to build skills for life-expression.
• There are no wrong notes
Stage 1 – For anyone who wants to learn how to improvise confidently. A music background is not essential, however those with a music background (but not much experience and confidence in improvisation) are encouraged to start with stage 1.
Stage 2 For anyone who has some basic music background and has the desire to improve their improvisational skills, knowledge and musical confidence. This is an extension of stage 1.
Course Aims are to:
Help overcome any fear of improvisation.
Develop simple strategies for effective improvisation.
Make sense of simple lead sheets and chord symbols.
Understand the role and function of the rhythm section.
Learn about bass vamps and the 12 bar blues.
Learn how to arrange in an Orff style.
Heighten or develop aural skills.
Increase musical confidence and experience the joy of jammin’ in many situations
Click here to view the Joy of Jammin’ flier
Click here to view the general information
Click here to view the course content
Warren Wills, composer, arranger, pianist, musical director and special guest at the recent Orff Mosaic conference in Mt Eliza in January, will be back in Melbourne for a short period from 11th June 08 for 2-3 weeks.
Warren has been conducting Masterclasses in New York, London and Hong Kong for 20 years. He will be arriving in Melbourne direct from the Hong Kong festival where he has three shows running with international artists, as a cultural prelude to the Olympic Games. According to the New York Times, he recently had the No. 1 and No. 6 shows simultaneously.
Warren is able to weave his incredible magic at the piano revitalizing the world’s best known tunes and songs with a blend of styles from the PIANO GIANTS of classical, jazz, hard rock, punk, blues, bluegrass, country or ragtime, interwoven with hilarious asides, anecdotes and commentary on his extraordinary life.
He will be available for Artist in School programs, Masterclasses and recitals at your primary and secondary schools during that time.
To make a booking contact susie@welcometomusic.net
Level 1 & 2 Courses (36 hours)
Mon 31st March – Fri 5th April
Presenters - Sarah Brooke, Susie Davies-Splitter, Melissa Dods
and Christoph Maubach
Click here to view the flier
Living, Music and Dance Middle Years Conference
Fri 18th - Sat 19th April
Guest Presenter Kalani (USA)
Click here to view the flier
Take Orff with Jazz for the middle years – full day PD
Mon 19th May
Presented by Susie and Phil
Click here to view the flier
The Joy of Jammin’ Orff Schulwerk Improvisation Course - stage 1
Sun 6th – Thurs 10th July
Presented by Susie Davies-Splitter
Special guests – Christoph Maubach and Warren Wills
ECCPA – Early Childhood Conference of Performing Arts
Sat 23rd - Sun 24th August
Guest Presenter Dr Ciro Paduano (Italy)
Click here to view the flier
Everyone can sing for 4 to 8 yr olds
Tues 26th August
Presented by Susie and Phil
Click here to view the flier
The Joy of Jammin’ Orff Schulwerk improvisation Course stage 2
Sun 28th Sept – Thurs 2nd Oct
Presented by Susie Davies-Splitter
Special guest – Christoph Maubach
The Joy of Jammin’ Orff Schulwerk Improvisation Course - stage 1
Part 1 – Fri 30th May to Sun 1st June
Part 2 – Fri 14th to Sun 16th Nov
Presented by Susie Davies-Splitter
Click here to view the Joy of Jammin’ flier
Click here to view the general information
Click here to view the course content
Early childhood/Primary Workshop
Sat 23rd Feb
Click here to view the flier
Gold Coast
Artist in School Program
Mon 16th - Thurs 19th June
Sunshine Coast
Kindermusik conference
Fri 3rd Oct
Hobart and Launceston
Teacher Workshops and Children’s Programs
Fri 24th - Wed 29th Oct
mary.brake@education.tas.gov.au
Kids Music Festival
Mon 10th -Thurs 13th March
Wed 4th - Sat 7th June
Teachers Workshops
Mon 9th & Tues 10th June
Music Conference
Wed 3rd-Fri 5th Sept
info@welcometomusic.net www.patschoolhouse.com
Kuala Lumpur
Children’s shows ‘Here comes Funkey Monkey’
Sat 6th Dec
info@welcometomusic.net www.patschoolhouse.com
Taichung
Orff Teacher Conference
Sat 2nd -Tues 5th August
Taipei
Orff Teacher Conference
Fri 8th - Mon 11th August
Christchurch
Level 1 and 2 Orff courses
Mon 28th April – Sat 3rd May
Click here to view the flier
Bologna
ISME (International Society of Music Education)
20th – 23rd July 08
Come and join the ‘Orff’ strand
Dec 07
"Thanks again for putting up a great and inspiring show for all the kids in
Singapore. It was truly fun working with you both"
Patricia Koh, founder and Director of Pat’s Schoolhouse, Singapore
THANK YOU for bringing Funkey Monkey into Singapore....we sure had fun! Sherlayne has been singing the songs from the concert ever since and I'm certain the other children have too. Thank YOU for filling our hearts with the tuneful songs you've created and we certainly look forward to you coming again!
Caren Wan, teacher, Pat’s Schoolhouse, Singapore
I just wanted to thank you so much for all your effort and patience in working with the children over the past week. It has been such a fabulous experience for my daughter Sophie. Her father and I could not have asked for a better invitation into the world of musical theatre than ‘Funkey Monkey’!
Victoria Sinclair, parent, Singapore
Oct/Nov 07
We certainly enjoyed your workshop! Thanks so much for all your hard work. The evaluations looked really good! It was very thorough...one comment was: "I felt like I experienced an entire conference in one day of music." Another comment, "I felt that this was great for helping us (adults) understand what it's like to be a kid." This last comment was from our student who was probably at her first Orff workshop. So many teachers are not used to participatory workshops ... they are used to being lectured to!
Sixth grade teacher, "I got so many ideas for my 6th grade class both musically and in general classroom curriculum."
Special Education Teacher, "The physical interaction between the activities and the music is perfect for all levels of my students."
Elementary and College Music Teacher, "Phil and Susie are energetic, positive and full of ideas.Their pedagogy and process are clear and concise."
Lynne E. Halterlein, teacher, Inland Counties Orff Chapter, USA
As programs director for OCCAOSA, I handled our chapter communications and accommodations with Susie and Phil. They were incredibly easy to work with concerning workshop preparations. They presented their workshop to 60 music specialists, classroom teachers, college students and members of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. Their music and Orff process was very engaging and received many compliments from Orff trained music specialists and others who attended their session. Their presentation was balanced with singing, instrument playing and movement as they demonstrated an exemplary style of Orff teaching and learning processes.
We look forward to having them return to present to our Orff chapter.
Steve Myer, Vice-President and Programs Director
Orange County Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association, USA
Susie and Phil conducted four dynamic sessions that kept college students, elementary classroom teachers, music specialists and high school band directors alike all "wanting more". The feedback from those attending was exceptionally positive. In particular, I have heard from many workshop participants that Susie and Phil's workshop notes and additional materials are extremely user friendly and effective "back in the classroom".
Barbara Janzen, President, Mt. Lassen AOSA, USA
Let me tell you how much my students LOVE your songs. The sixth graders I teach are excited about “I Believe” and “Let’s Sing All Together”. I am so thankful for the CD tracks with accompaniment, too. The younger ones love “Welcome to Music” and “Let’s get moving,” too.
Debra Shrader, Vice Pres, Los Angeles Chapter AOSA, California, USA
Jan 08
….. I did hear some very enthusiastic singing from the hall opposite. I went over to hear what they were enjoying so much, and it was your 'One voice, One song', arr. by Mark O'Leary. Edie Copley was leading the session. Everyone entered wholeheartedly into the spirit of your song. It really encapsulated the feeling of the whole Summer School - joy and light-heartedness in the experience of singing and learning together.
Thank you very much, Susie, for supporting ACCET once again.
Best wishes for 2008, and 'Happy Composing'!
Judith McKnight
On our website you will also find sample songs and pages from our teacher's manuals, PLUS we now have on line shopping for your convenience – It's quick and easy and school orders and credit cards are welcome – check it out here!
PS: If you know another teacher, caregiver or parent who might enjoy reading this newsletter, pass it on to and suggest that they subscribe as well.
Yours in harmony,
Susie and Phil
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