Doug Goodkin will be visiting the Highlands on 25-27 May 2007 at The Stables, Cromarty for the 4th year to teach Orff Schulwerk, but this time at intermediate level. Previous participants, and Doug, felt that it was time to further develop their knowledge of Orff. In previous years the courses that have been put together have been aimed at all abilities and across all sectors and have been multi-functional in output. This course is designed for music/dance/drama/song teachers and educators, and can be applied to pupils of all abilities and those with additional support needs.

For 2007 we are going to focus on Orff as the next step on from earlier teachings in previous Music Trains. “Adults coming to their first Orff workshop are often enchanted by the permission to play again. However, there is a profound artistry behind this playful approach that crafts our first creative impulses and brings them into a structured form. This weekend will focus on this second stage of Orff teaching, offering concrete structures and sequential processes without loosing the playful spirit behind them.” (Doug).

Dates and times:

Friday 25th May 6.00pm to 9.00pm (includes registration)
Saturday 26th May 10.00am to 4.00pm
7.00pm to 8.30pm (public event)
Sunday 27th May 10.00am to 4.00pm

All workshops will be lead by Doug. He has asked that the whole weekend is attended.

Cost: £75 for the weekend per person (includes lunch and refreshments). There are concessions available for low income.

To request an application form please contact either alphamunro@aol.com  or jelica@artsplayhighland.org.uk . This course is supported by The Scottish Arts Council through the Youth Music Initiative for Artsplay Highland.

Relevant websites: www.douggoodkin.com  www.spanglefish.com/ArtsplayHighland  
www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk