Ostinato Tango -
a playful exploration from simple to complex
October 8, 2016
Skyview Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mary Helen in New Zealand, July 2008
Using the concept of the ostinato as our guide, we will explore speech, movement, and music while creating simple forms (explore: to travel in or through, searching for resources). We will also expand these tactics, venturing into various meters, modes, and harmonies. This workshop is suited for new teachers as well as those with plenty of Orff experience.
Mary Helen Solomon is currently the Assistant Director of
Choral and Orff Studies at Episcopal School of Jacksonville in Florida. She has taught elementary and
pre-school students for many years prior to this current position. Each summer she teaches Basic Orff
Theory and Pedagogy for Level II or III at the Eastman School of Music in
Rochester, NY. Mary Helen has published four books of Orff materials. She will
return to teach in New Zealand at the University of Waikato in Hamilton this January.
In 1998 she received the Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching from the
University of North Florida.
Driving directions to Skyview Elementary
From I-79, take I-68 Exit (last Morgantown exit. It is well-marked)
Once on I-68, take Exit 1 toward Morgantown
Turn left onto US119 N/Grafton Road for 3.5 miles
Turn left onto Pleasant St/Westover Bridge
Take first left after bridge onto River Road for 1.5 miles
At stop sign, continue straight up hill
School is on right
Fees:
Membership: $15 per school year
Workshop: $20 for members
$30 for non-members
Students: Free with ID
