The Piano Orff Experience is a fun and innovative curriculum for children ages 4 to 7. They're the same traditional Orff classes you've heard of...with a twist!
Faria began her journey into the world of teaching Orff, shortly after obtaining her Orff Specialist Certificate - the highest level of Orff accreditation. You can learn more about Carl Orff and his world-renown pedagogy for teaching music to children here.
Faria began teaching small classes in her home called The Piano Orff Experience classes. These classes were created when Faria combined her Orff teacher training with her first love: teaching piano, and were met with wild success. The waiting list for these classes grew long, as the word spread throughout Bloor West Village.
Faria decided to make the classes larger and hold them outside of her home. Each class includes about 10 children, making ensemble work easier and emphasizing group work as well as individual growth within the classroom. Classes are held on Saturday afternoons at the Windermere United Church, where Faria holds her bi-annual piano recitals. (The studio is pictured on our photos page.) There will be open classes for the parents near the end of each term.
The Piano Orff Experience helps children explore musical ideas like pitch, dynamics, tempo and rhythm. These classes give children a solid foundation in music by engaging their minds and imaginations in a playful, participatory way. They also provide an excellent preparation for formal music lessons in the future, or just a great way to develop your child's life-long love of music.
Using instruments like the recorder, glockenspiels, xylophones, metallaphones, drums, and of course the piano, we aim to compose and perform, creating musical experiences which will foster a true love of music. No experience is necessary for Level I. Level II students without previous Orff training should be at least 6, but 5 year olds with previous Orff experience are also welcome in Level II. The best part of these classes—no homework!
Orff Level I for 4 to 6 year olds: Saturdays at 1:00
Orff Level II for 5 to 7 year olds: Saturdays at 2:00
The cost for the Winter 2012 12-week Session is $220. Siblings can take a 15% discount per term.
| Number of Students | Length of Class | Cost For 12-Week Term | Cost For 12-Week Term with Sibling Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max. 10 Min. 5 |
50 minutes | $220.00 | $187.00 |
Windermere United Church
356 Windermere Ave (2 blocks south of Bloor)
Near Jane subway
Street parking
