Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the history and principles of Orff's Schulwerk.
2. Body percussion.
3. Methodology of working with rhythmic motifs.
4. Rhythmization and melodization of the rhyme.
5. Methodology of playing Orff instruments.
6. Czech Orff Schulwerk and Czech Orff Society.
7. Elementary music composition and improvisation.
8. Musical movement activities and basics of movement technique.
9. Elementary dance and dance for children, methodology of dance practice.
10. Musical movement activities as a means of understanding musical language.
11. Elementary movement composition and improvisation.
12. Application of Orff Schulwerk principles to musíc at the elementary school. Students complete two practical outputs and write two a theoretical - practical seminar work - with a rhyme, work with a folk song, based on principles presented in lessons. Futhermore, students write an assay about the importance of the application of movement in music education and summarize the summarize their knowledge of teaching, write reflections on selected 4 lessons
Annotation
Abstract
The course combines theoretical knowledge concerning Orff instruments, the nature of movement elements in music education and active approach and verification of acquired knowledge in musical movement and instrumental activities.