Orff Workshops

WORKSHOP #1
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 - 10am  to 2pm
Pop Music the Orff Way
Clinician: Andy Luck

LOCATION: Long & McQuade, 10 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill, ON

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:   The Orff approach has long used a wide variety of folk music and traditions to engage children and explore musical concepts; and popular music is our most recent addition to this collection.  In this workshop, educators will learn how children can explore and demonstrate understanding of curricular musical concepts through engagement with popular music.  By using Orff instruments, the soprano recorder, body percussion, and improvisation participants will gain experience in how popular music can be arranged and adapted for various age groups, skill levels. 

LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED 

ALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS ALSO INCLUDE UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE FULL WORKSHOP VIDEO & WORKSHOP NOTES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN ATTEND IN PERSON. 

WORKSHOP #2
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2027 - 10am  to 2pm
Sing a Story
Clinician: Louise Lui

LOCATION: Long & McQuade, 10 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill, ON

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:   Stories are powerful. So is music. Today they give you instant engagement with your students. In this workshop, Louise will show you accessible ways to turn a very simple folktale “The Little Hummingbird” into a captivating, cohesive performance for Grade 1-3 students. The original dialogue, songs and chants are easily adapted to suit any group, regardless of size or ability.

In the second part of the workshop, Louise will paired some well-known Chinese folksongs with an original stroy line. It is her passion to share these songs she learned in her childhood with everyone! This part of the workshop is targeted towards Grade 4-6.

LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED 

ALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS ALSO INCLUDE UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE FULL WORKSHOP VIDEO & WORKSHOP NOTES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN ATTEND IN PERSON.