Welcome to "Orff Central at Mason"!
During the past 30 years, George Mason University has created one of the most successful Orff Schulwerk training programs in the nation. Our comprehensive curriculum, expert faculty, and enjoyable atmosphere have drawn enthusiastic music educators from across the country and around the world.
Every year in July, Mason's Potomac Arts Academy hosts the Orff Schulwerk Certification Program, where education-forward music instructors gather to earn Orff Certification (awarded upon completion of Level III), participate in special "Orff Supplementals" courses, fill their educator toolbox with new ideas and helpful resources, and present a Final Showcase featuring theory-in-action sharing of group projects. Over the years, program participants and faculty have developed a strong sense of family and common purpose. From this connection, program coordinators Donna Fleetwood and Joyce Stephansky, along with the team at Potomac, have designed "Orff Central at Mason" - your premier online resource to stay connected and informed throughout the year. Check out our new features on the right and keep in touch! |
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SAVE THE DATE
- Annual AOSA Conference - November 9 to 12, 2011 - Pittsburgh PA
- Orff Summer Program Registation opens - February 10, 2012 - GMU
- Orff Supplementals Week - July 9 to 13, 2012 - GMU, Fairfax VA
- Orff Certification Program - July 16 to 27, 2012 - GMU, Fairfax VA
- 30th Anniversary Celebration - July 27, 2012 - GMU, Fairfax VA
 "Mason has been an important center for the growth of Orff Schulwerk in the U.S. for 30 years! It's alumni include some of the finest teachers nationwide and beyond, AOSA Conference presenters, Certification instructors and directors, and a healthy network of colleagues and friends. The goal of 'Orff Central' is to provide you with the latest available information on Certification and Supplemental Courses designed to compliment your professional development in this exciting, active approach to Music Education. Stay connected!" Donna Fleetwood, Coordinator |
 "How wonderful to have one-stop browsing for all of your Orff Schulwerk needs! Your Orff experience at Mason does not end with the last day of your Levels and/or Supplementals class. 'Orff Central' is a place for information, networking, and keeping in touch with the happenings of the Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Course at Mason. 'Orff Central' is the place to get your Orff on!" Joyce Stephansky, Coordinator |
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