A child-centred approach to music and movement.
Based on the ideas of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, Orff Schulwerk has taken root around the world, inspiring teachers globally. This child-centred approach to music and movement education encourages creativity and play, where the enjoyment of group music making, improvisation, and composition are the focus. Using speech, movement, singing, and child-accessible instruments Orff Schulwerk advocates teaching that relies on the creativity, imagination and musicianship of the teacher.
F-U-N: Best Bits & Quick Bits
with Sue Harvie
A collection of ‘hits’ for kids. From curricular games to literature connections. Activities that can be morphed into performance opportunities.
January 23th, 2027 – 9am to 3:00pm
Location:
Upper Lynn Elementary School,
1540 Coleman St, North Vancouver, B.C.
$70 for members, $95 for non-members // $35 for travelling members, students and retired teachers
*Travelling Member rate is available to BC chapter members who are coming to the workshop from areas outside Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.Registration Coming Soon!
Sue Harvie:
As an elementary music specialist, Sue has defined her work with students and teachers as a combination of joyful music and learning. She has her post levels training in Orff-Schulwerk and holds her Master of Education (Elementary Music) from the University of Alberta. Sue has presented workshops across Canada and the U.S and teaches Orff at the University of Alberta.
BC ORFF Workshop
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Making Music for Everyone - Perspectives from Orff and Kodály
with Jake Autio & Susan Kiddie
April 17th, 2027 – 9:30am to 3:00pm
Location:
Upper Lynn Elementary School,
1540 Coleman St, North Vancouver, B.C.
$50 for members, $80 for non-members // TBA for travelling members, students and retired teachers
*Travelling Member rate is available to BC chapter members who are coming to the workshop from areas outside Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.Bring your own lunch!
Registration by Eventbrite Coming Soon!
Orff training is available through workshops and teacher education courses including an Introduction to Orff Schulwerk, Level I, Level II, Level III, and Post Level III courses. The BC Orff Chapter also offers opportunities for profession development through member Sharing Sessions and Chidren’s Day events. Understanding and implementing the Orff philosophy of creative education is a lifetime pursuit, requiring the experience of teaching children while taking the courses to understand and implement the ideas.
The BC Orff Chapter is committed to providing these opportunities for teachers.
Orff trainingWorkshops
Teacher Education Courses
Sharing Sessions
Children’s Day Events
LevelsIntroduction to Orff Schulwerk
Level I
Level II
Level III
Post Level III Courses
Upcoming Events Calendar
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Carl Orff Canada 29th National Conference
April 23-26, 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passages 2026
Find Your Way // Trouve ta voie
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Upcoming Workshop
Month Day(s), Year
1:00 PM
New York, NY
Description of the event goes here and here.
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Upcoming Workshop
Month Day(s), Year
1:00 PM
New York, NY
Description of the event goes here and here.