Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education: Level 2
Date
July 6-July 17, 2026
On Campus
Course Code
MECA 7046B
Credits
4
Tuition
$1,580
Course Description
This course builds on the foundation of Level I and includes folk melodies, modes and rhythms. Learn more complex accompaniments, musical forms and improvisations.
Spend two weeks in Chicago at VanderCook College of Music learning the fundamental principles of the Orff Approach. This child-centered way of learning music will encourage your students to enjoy music-making while enhancing their awareness of space, time, form, line, color, design and mood. Both individually and in groups, children must learn important concepts by doing hands-on activities that allow them to explore and create.
This course is offered in person, on campus, from July 6 – July 17 2026. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 8AM – 4PM. See Summer Housing, Dining & Parking options.
Instructor
Ardith Collins
Ardith Collins teaches music at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in Manhattan and is adjunct faculty at Montclair State University. Ardith completed Orff Levels at Villanova/University of the Arts, Kodály Levels at Westminster Choir College, Beginner Level Dalcroze Eurhythmics at Anderson University, and is finishing her EdD at Rowan University. She is an avid folk dancer, performer, rounds singer and Balkan music enthusiast. Ardith is past president of the Northern New Jersey Orff chapter and serves on the AOSA CORS Curriculum subcommittee.