You Can Walk… You Can Talk… You Can Orff! (A Glassroom Music Resource for Grades 1 - 6)

You Can Walk…You Can Talk…You Can Orff! (Gr. 1-6) is a classroom resource for the elementary teacher, both classroom and music specialist. The book sequences musical development with songs and activities beginning in the body with beat (You Can Walk.) and rhythm (You Can Talk.), and expands rhythm through the use of instruments with the Orff process of word substitution, leading into improvisation. The Orff process of word-body percussion-instruments is explained in detail. Also featured is the “Insert an Ostinato” section where teachers and students can choose an ostinato with a challenging level of difficulty to accompany a song.

All songs and activities have clear, easy-to-follow lesson plans with hints, and extensions, with multiple points of completion for students and teachers. The Teacher Support Section is a wealth of info and how-to’s. This book is packed with practical ideas and suggestions to support your music program!

Reeve provides clear instructions and easy to use materials for all levels of teachers and students. Topics include: Beat; Song, Chants & Activities; Rhythm; Word Substitution; Ostinato; Form; Movement & Dance; Improvisation. The Teacher Support Section provides terms and definitions, concepts, strategies, techniques, tips and much more. Children will sing and play their way through familiar and new tunes.

About The Author:

Joy Reeve is an Orff Levels Instructor for the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and has been teaching in the elementary classroom for over a decade. She has a diverse range of experience including conducting community choirs and orchestras.