Carl Orff

Books about Carl Orff and his music

Jane&Krewter, Kent Frazee Discovering Orff a Curriculum for Music Teachers European American Music Corp., 1987; ISBN 0930448995; 224 pages This book is intended for those who want detailed, practical assistance in how and why to use Orff techniques and materials in the classroom. Goals are outlined and the best ways to achieve them are explored, but the principal focus is on the arrangement of the curriculum in a logical sequence. Such a structure provides a reasonable progression from simple to more complex objectives not only from day to day but from year to year. Structured learning need not be the enemy of improvisation but rather the best way to provide students with the tools they need to improvise. The book contains an introduction to the development of Orff-Schulwerk and a discussion of the distinguishing features of this approach. Chapter Two introduces the activities children use in their music-making. The teaching procedure that structures those activities is taken up in Chapter Three while Chapter Four explains the vocabulary and accompaniment theory essential to the Orff teacher. Part Two applies these elements in a sequential curriculum designed for Grades One through Five. Especially important in each chapter is the inclusion of supporting activities designed to aid in teaching the various skills and concepts. Price indication: $ 39.95

Alice Brass and Alice Brass and Nazy Sakhavarz Orff Day by Day Robin Brass Studio, 1997; ISBN 1896941028; 80 pages Price indication: $ 13.60

A. Steen Exploring Orff/Teacher's Guide European Amer Music Dist Corp, 1987; ISBN 0930448766; 376 pages How can I form a curriculum that addresses my students' needs? How can I choose the best materials for my lessons from the abundance of materials avaliable? How can I plan lessons from the abundance of materials avaliable? How can I plan lessons that have a clear focus and are also open to frequent student contributions? "Exploring Orff" addresses these critical questions. Acknowledgements * Preface * Introduction * Planning your Curriculum * Lesson Planning * Kindergarten * First Grade * Second Grade * Third Grade * Fourth Grade * Fith Grade * Conclusion: Artistry in the Classroom * Appendices * Alphabetical Listing of Suggested Additional Resources * Indes * Sources Price indication: $ 39.95

Wilhelm Keller Orff-Schulwerk: Introduction to Music for Children (Methodology Playing the Instuments Suggestions for Teachers) European American Music Corp., 1974; ISBN 0930448103 Price indication: $ 9.95

Grace C. Nash Creative Approaches to Child Development With Music, Language, and Movement: Incorporating the Philosophies and Techniques of Orff, Kodaly and Laban Alfred Publishing Company, 1974; ISBN 0882840142; 176 pages A wonderful collection of Grace Nash’s creative approaches to child development using music, language and movement. Incorporates the philosophies and techniques of Orff, Kodaly and Laban. Price indication: $ 19.69

Hermann Regner Music for Children (Orff-Schulwerk, American Edition, Volume 2, Primary) European American Music Corp., 1977; ISBN 0930448006 Price indication: $ 39.95

Brigitte Warner Orff-Schulwerk: Applications for the Classroom Prentice Hall, 1997; ISBN 0136398243; 304 pages M->CREATED Price indication: $ 43.60

Elizabeth Nichols Orff Instrument Source Book Vol.2 Warner Brothers Publications, 1971; ISBN 0910957096 Price indication: $ 10.20

Lawrence Wheeler Orff and Kodaly adapted for the elementary school W. C. Brown, 1972; ISBN 0697034623; 320 pages Price indication: (used only): from $ 138.06

Gertrud Orff and Ge Orff Orff Music Therapy Active Furthering of the Development of the Child: Active Furthering of the Development of the Child Schott Etc., 1980; ISBN 0901938599; 163 pages Price indication: $ 19.95

Jane Frazee World of Music: Orff Handbook Silver Burdett Ginn, 1988; ISBN 0382071700 Price indication: (used only): from $ 9.95

Sheet music, libretti, etc.

Carmina Burana: Cantiones Profanae - Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Carl Orff's 24 selections from the 200 poems of the Carmina Burana celebrate the universal range of human emotion and experience: passion, longing, exuberance, humor, rebellion, ennui, resignation. Now tender, now tragic; secular, yet reverent; the poems of the Carmina touch the chords of our purest and darkest spirituality. <P>An excellent resource for the student, the performer, the audience, and the general reader, this dual-language edition provides two moving translations of the original Latin, facing vocabulary, and informative essays. This text will enrich understanding and heighten appreciation of these beloved medieval poems. <P>Special Features <P>* Original Latin poems with facing vocabulary, translation, and essays <BR>* Additional literary translation by Jeffery M. Duban <BR>* Featuring medieval woodcuts as well as 17 original illustrations by Thom Kapheim <BR>* Carmina Burana, with its provocative subject matter and evocative music, makes Latin a vibrant, living language!<P>For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's <i>Apology</i>, Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's <i>De Amicitia</i> and <i>Kaegi's Greek Grammar</i>. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books. <P> Some of the areas we publish in include: <P> Selections From The Aeneid<BR> Latin Grammar & Pronunciation<BR> Greek Grammar & Pronunciation<BR> Texts Supporting Wheelock's Latin<BR> Classical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicero<BR> Vocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace<BR> Greek Mythology<BR> Greek Lexicon<BR> Slovak Culture And History

Playtime - Instrumental Pieces for Orff Ensembles - Memphis Musicraft Publications
Collection of 44 original and adapted instrumental compositions for the Orff ensemble designed to develop students' technique and to feature the distinctive timbres of the instruments in short performance pieces.