Orff Resources for Elementary Music

Downloadable reproducible PDF of music for two-part voices and piano and Orff ensemble or MP3 audio files (full performance and accompaniment versions).

This outstanding collection includes 14 lessons using Orff and other classroom instruments that vary from simple songs for PreK-1 accompanied with a storybook, to interesting instrumental arrangements for

A traditional Argentine folk song melody combines with welcoming words of peace and unity to create a fun multicultural moment. The singable melody is easy to learn, and the memorable chorus brings

Six original pieces for mixed percussion ensemble (appropriate for Grades 3-6) Music Box Waltz A Caribbean Melody Xylophone Dancer I Remember Montserrat Spooky Thursday Suzi

This collection highlights the ingenuity of the people who were instrumental in helping guide folks from enslavement to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Using quilts and songs, they were able to

This title features original songs and favorites with Orff arrangements, stories, games, and songs for elementary students, and children's lit connections are listed for many of the activities. All

This fun and diverse collection of 15 Orff arrangements with unison vocal lines provides songs for every season. Some of the arrangements also include a piano accompaniment, and most include other rhythmic

Many melodies from the classical repertoire are familiar even to children - through television themes, advertising, or even cartoons. These arrangements are scored so that different skill levels can still

A collection of eight diatonic Orff ensemble pieces in a reproducible volume, complete with teaching suggestions and alignment with the national music standards, this book is a must for any Orff classroom

This resource is filled with exciting songs, games, and instrumental accompaniments for teachers seeking to include Latin American rhythms, melodies, and harmonies in their classrooms. Orchestrated for

Instruments are so important in a quality music education, but some struggle with using them effectively, especially if you don't have all the instruments you would like to have. Here's the answer! This

Completely redesigned and enhanced, this is the premier series for teaching solfege. With the Conversational Solfege approach, music literacy starts with great literature and an "ear-before-eye"

A fantastic resource for elementary music teachers using art and music to activate children's literature. The author has chosen several of her favorite children's books and has added art activities, songs,

This invaluable resource gives practical, step-by-step processes for introducing and exploring the elements of music with the Orff methodology, perfect for the classroom music teacher or music education

Energize your classroom with traditional world music! From the simplest of rhythm patterns to beautiful melodies and rich harmonies, there's a part to play for every student as they explore authentic songs

Don Dupont and Brian Hiller share some of their tried-and-true lessons for grades K-5 in this versatile collection of ideas. Your students will learn through making music, and you will have all the visual

Styles that groove like dixie, swing, bebop and hard bop are introduced in a sequence that reflects the overall history of jazz as well as levels of difficulty. Scat singing is optional, but can add a

This is an essential and practical reference guide that gives a detailed and comprehensive overview of the characteristic sounds, the origins and the different playing techniques of the individual Orff

Ukuleles are a beautiful addition to elementary music classrooms. By playing ukuleles, students learn about chord progressions, develop vocabulary, and accompany vocal and instrumental melodies. The

Experience authentic mariachi styles and rhythms in your general music class! Eight traditional Mexican songs transport you and your students to a place rich with harmony and ensemble camaraderie. These

This is a collection of original works and folk music arrangements with detailed process teaching steps and suggestions. The lessons span a stylistic range from the most traditional of folk songs arranged

This collection brings to life the framework for music learning proposed in Artful-Playful-Mindful. A compilation of work by a group of Orff practitioners from across the United States, this