Play, Sing & Dance | An Introduction to Orff Schulwerk | Music Education Book for Teachers and Classrooms | Orff Method Resource for Creative Movement, Rhythm, and Early Childhood Music Instruction

by Doug Goodkin

(Schott). Teacher and performer Doug Goodkin presents an overview of the dynamic approach to music education known as Orff Schulwerk. In this comprehensive look at the many facets of this timeless practice, the author hopes to re-imagine its import in the lives of children, schools and culture at large in contemporary times. Carl Orff's educational ideas could not have an advocate more well equipped by fortune and disposition. Inspired initially by Avon Gillespie, who embodied playing, singing and dancing, Doug Goodkin also brings to his teaching a first-hand, intensive experience of the indigenous music and dance of many continents and peoples. Margaret Murray

Genres: Music, Education

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Rosemary]

A great introduction to Orff, but also an engaging read. I found Goodkin's teaching philosophy, its balance between ideals and the realism of the classroom, very inspiring.

[Book Buying With Katie]

Great introduction to Orff. It's not dumbed down, but it's very readable.