Albert Einstein stated, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Each summer at Mason, we give music teachers valuable tools to hone their skills, upgrade their credentials and inspire their students.
Here is our Summer 2016 line-up of Teacher Education programs:
- Piano Pedagogy Workshop for Piano Teachers, June 6-10
- Rolland String Pedagogy Workshop for String Teachers, June 24-26
- Orff Schulwerk Certification Program for Music Educators Grades K-8, July 18-29
(Special Supplemental courses also run July 11-15) - Kodaly Teacher Training for Music/ Choral Educators K-12, July 18-29
Carl Orff, creator of the Orff Schulwerk methodology, once famously said, “Tell me, I forget; Show me, I remember; Involve me, I understand.” Fully interactive involvement is exactly what music teachers will find at the Orff Schulwerk Certification Program! Experienced Orff faculty lead participants through lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and performances during the two-week courses, introducing Orff’s unique mix of music, movement, rhythm and speech techniques. Starting at Level One, participants can take a Level course each summer, culminating with Level Three, after which upon successful completion earns them official Certification in Orff Schulwerk, as prescribed by the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA) and recognized nationwide by many school systems.
Kodaly Teacher Training, created by another famous composer Zoltan Kodaly (pronounced “ko-DI”), is also highly interactive, focusing on singing, folk song, and movement techniques. Similar to Orff, Kodaly participants start at Level One and may choose to complete all Three Levels to earn a Certificate in Kodaly training, awarded by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE).
Piano instructors from across the region get a boost of inspiration – plus wonderful pedagogical insights – at the Piano Pedagogy Workshop, led by Mason School of Music Director Dr. Linda Monson and the Mason Piano faculty. Participants enjoy a variety of “hot topics” in piano education each day, are able to network and socialize with their peers, and if they attend the full week earn a Certificate of Completion from George Mason University’s School of Music.
The legacy of iconic string professor Paul Rolland – who emphasized efficient, effective movement patterns and playing that is free from excessive tension – is explored and analyzed in the Rolland String Pedagogy Workshop. Participants will learn from former students of the late Paul Rolland and can take advantage of the convenient 3-day weekend format.
Furthermore, many of these workshops can be taken for GMU college credit. If you are a music educator who is looking to boost your “street cred”, gain insights that will help you re-shape your studio/ classroom curriculum, and get connected to the thriving Mason arts community, then you have found your home!
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