Comments on: Making It Work: Orff Level II

By: Ghyslain Egglefield

Ghyslain Egglefield — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:54:40 +0000

Very interesting article. I feel more motivated than ever to do my level 2. Looking forward to be part of Level 2 with you at GMU this coming July 15th.

By: Peta Harper

Peta Harper — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 07:55:11 +0000

Cooee Betsy! I think you should come and teach here too. 😉 Beautifully written, really informative, welcoming and warm. I think I’ll come to be taught by you….

By: Michelle F Przybylowski

Michelle F Przybylowski — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:39:35 +0000

Perfect advice! Keep them coming back! Thank you Betsy!

By: Kim Comrie

Kim Comrie — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:27:51 +0000

Betsy,
Thank you for this well written article. It is very informative and helpful. I learned so much and truly enjoyed level I last summer. The monthly chapter ORFF workshops have been informative and inspiring as well. I am looking forward to continuing my ORFF journey. I have registered for level II 🙂

By: Arturo Trevino Jr

Arturo Trevino Jr — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:36:13 +0000

Reading this article made me reflect on the level 1 Kodaly training I did this past summer in the Rio Grande Valley. I completed Orff level 1 in Summer 2016 at TAMUK with Dr. Tu. It was very transformative. I was ready to give up on teaching. Orff saved my teaching fire. Although I still have more questions. I pursued the other spectrum, Kodaly. Kodaly was intense and pushed me as a musician like never before. Constant homework assignments and skills gained were only to sell us into the philosophy Kodaly sees in us as educators, that we are more valuable than any conductor or composer. We are at the frontlines. As I pursue my graduate degree in Ethnomusicology and continue to contribute as an educator, I leave these experiences with more questions. I want to gain more in terms of the contrasting perspectives, as I work with both areas. As I write my lesson plans and look at the cross-curriculum, I start seeing a beautiful synthesis. I’m excited to venture into the next chapter of my career for level 2. I welcome the challenging aspects to come. I’ve noticed a lot of Kodaly and Orff training fall under the same dates, which stinks if someone like me would like to take both!

I look forward to learning more from this PLN II session! Hopefully, there is a level 2 training near the Rio Grande Valley that doesn’t coincide with Kodaly level 2 training in mid to late July.

By: Jacqueline Schrader

Jacqueline Schrader — Thu, 31 May 2018 23:19:45 +0000

Betsy this is so well written! I’m going to suggest my SMU students read it for sure!

By: Michele Karoub-Holzschu

Michele Karoub-Holzschu — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 01:43:57 +0000

I’d love to see a similar piece about Level III!

By: Steven Calantropio

Steven Calantropio — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:52:28 +0000

Betsy,
This is a great intro to Level II for those considering this step (which I hope will be everyone!). Betsy knows what she is talking about!!!

By: Russell

Russell — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:52:34 +0000

In reply to Tom. Ditto to that, Betsy! And extra-special thanks to you for bolding and italicizing the 5 and 7 meters! ;)

By: Eileen

Eileen — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 23:59:19 +0000

Thank you for your detailed information. Very part is true for me. I loved level II and even did level III. It was hard work, but worth every minute.
Eileen