Upcoming Webinar

FREE WEBINAR – ‘Poetry in Motion’
Part of the ‘Take Orff’ Webinar Series, 2022
For educators working with 8-12 year olds in the classroom
Presented by:
Susie Davies-Splitter (M.Ed)
&
Audrey Klein (B.Ed.Mus., Shenanigans)
Wed 25th May, 2022 7.10 – 8.15 pm Australia AEST
(check your local time – click here!)
About the Presenters
Both presenters are experienced music and movement educators, accredited ANCOS Orff trainers, musicians and past Presidents of the Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association.
Susie & Audrey have both taught in primary schools and created resources for educators over many years.
In this webinar we will cover:
- Speech Verse to Body to Movement to Instruments with Improvisation
We use a multi-modal, multi-sensory, and Orff-based approach to help make the learning stick!
You will receive:
- A Copy of the Notes
- Link to the Recording
- A PD certificate
If you can’t attend at these times, you can watch the recording at a time that suits you – but make sure you register!
Recent Testimonials
Susie, your contribution to Music Education is exceptional. Australia has a real treasure in you! All children should have access to this very enriching music education! Helen Pritchard
The PD last night was absolutely fantastic…Audrey is absolutely gorgeous…l loved her style and the way she beautifully built the dances …Thank you so much. Ruth Trytell
Susie is an extremely caring and supportive educator with decades of knowledge, experience and skills which she willingly shares. All resources are of very high quality in terms of repertoire selection, models of singing, and linking to core curriculum outcomes. Lisa Woods
Thanks for the great session with Audrey – loved it. My dance program is set for 2022… Audrey made it so Orff processed as well. Thank you again. Robyn Wyndham
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Registration will be open for each session on this page 2-3 weeks before each event.

Past Webinars

FREE WEBINAR – ‘Take Orff with bucket drumming’
Part 3
For educators working with grades 3 – 8
Presented by:
Susie Davies-Splitter (M.Ed)
&
Audrey Klein (B.Ed.Mus., Shenanigans)
Mon 4th April, 2022 7.10 – 8.15 pm Australia AEST
In this webinar we covered:
- Taiko Drumming on buckets
- Bucket Drumming Groove – composition, performance and assessment
- Links to the curriculum
- Example of rubric and reporting
- GLP Reflections
We use a multi-modal, multi-sensory, and Orff-based approach to help make the learning stick!
All Participants Received:
- A copy of the notes for Parts 1 & 2 just in case you missed these!
- Notes for Part 3
- Link to the recording
- A PD certificate
Thank you for joining us! We enjoyed learning with you and hope to see you again soon!

FREE WEBINAR – ‘Take Orff with bucket drumming’
Part 2
For educators working with grades 3 – 8
Presented by:
Susie Davies-Splitter (M.Ed)
&
Audrey Klein (B.Ed.Mus., Shenanigans)
Wed 16th March, 2022 7.10 – 8.15 pm Australia AEDT
In this webinar we covered:
- Chant with body percussion (BP), drumming & improvisation using ‘Orff’ media and techniques
- Latin Batucada Samba – ‘Makumba’ with BP, dance, percussion instruments and buckets
- Taiko Drumming on buckets
- Bucket Drumming Groove – composition, performance and assessment
- Links to the curriculum
- Example of rubric and reporting
- GLP Reflections
We use a multi-modal, multi-sensory, and Orff-based approach to help make the learning stick!
All Participants Received:
- A copy of the notes
- Link to the recording
- A PD certificate
Thank you for joining us! We enjoyed learning with you and hope to see you again soon!

FREE WEBINAR – ‘Take Orff with bucket drumming’ Part 1
For educators working with grades 3 – 8
Presented by:
Susie Davies-Splitter (M.Ed)
&
Audrey Klein (B.Ed.Mus., Shenanigans)
Wed 9th Feb, 2022 7.10 – 8.15 pm Australia AEDT
In this webinar we covered:
- Equipment, Goals, Body/Brain Connection
- Games with body percussion, drumming & improvisation
- The Orff Schulwerk approach
- Bucket Drumming Notation
- The Groove – body percussion & drumming
- African piece – Agahu – Call and Response
- African instruments – Shekere (African shaker) & Gankokwe (African bell)
- Bucket drum sounds – Sogo/bass, Kidi/rim & sides of bucket drum
- Dance steps
- Links to Bucket Drumming videos
We use a multi modal, multi-sensory and Orff based approach to help make the learning stic
All participants received:
- A copy of the notes
- Link to the recording
- A PD certificate
Thank you for joining us! We enjoyed learning with you and hope to see you again soon!