Orff-Schulwerk Handbook

Why was Orff-Schulwerk created? What are its founding principles? How do these shape our understanding of Elemental Music and Dance Pedagogy? This handbook provides the answers. * Genesis of Orff-Schulwerk * Development of Orff instruments * Educational principles of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman * Aims, content und methods of elemental music-making * Lesson planning guidelines A reference book and companion für students and teachers.