Music for Children, Upper Elementary, Volume 3 (Paperback). This item is unavailable.
Language: English
Published by Schott, 1993
- Softcover
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Paperback. (Schott). Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of "Music for Children" by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. The American Edition assembles works by all the leading contributors to the Orff movement. In three volumes, the techniques of "knowing" and "doing" are used to teach music through rhythm, melody, texture, and form. It's an unbeatable resource for music teachers! VOLUME 1 PreSchool (Pre-K to K, 80 pages). VOLUME 2 Primary (Grades 1-3, 218 pages). VOLUME 3 Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6, 342 pages). Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Music for Children, Upper Elementary, Volume 3 (Paperback)
- Author
- Carl Orff
- Publisher
- Schott
- Publication year
- 1993
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0930448049
- ISBN 13
- 9780930448042
Music for Children: Orff-Schulwerk American Edition Volume 3 by composer and educator Carl Orff and collaborator Gunild Keetman is a comprehensive classroom music resource designed for upper elementary students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the widely respected Orff-Schulwerk approach, this volume supports active, participatory music learning through singing, movement, speech, and instrumental performance, making it a trusted choice for educators who value hands-on musical exploration.
This teaching resource is intended for classroom use with voice and Orff classroom instruments. It presents carefully sequenced musical activities, pieces, and exercises that combine speech patterns, singing, body percussion, and instrumental accompaniment. Standard notation is used throughout, allowing teachers to guide students in connecting listening, performing, and reading music in a clear and integrated way suited to upper elementary learners.
The Orff-Schulwerk method emphasizes learning music through doing rather than passive study. Students engage directly with rhythm, melody, improvisation, and ensemble performance, helping them internalize musical concepts through experience. Teachers can adapt the material to different classroom settings, supporting creativity, coordination, and confidence while reinforcing essential musical understanding.
The American Edition brings together contributions from leading Orff educators, adapting the original German volumes to the needs of music classrooms in the United States. The content supports lesson planning, classroom ensembles, and creative music-making activities that encourage active participation. It is well suited for general music instruction, Orff instrument ensembles, and structured curriculum development in elementary music programs.
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