Saturday, July 24, 2010

Orff Course at VCU ends first week

Betsy Kipperman
The Orff course at Virginia Commonwealth University has just completed its first week.  Betsy Kipperman of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter and Annapolis, Maryland is teaching the Basic Orff portion, Mary Dorsey Evans is teaching movement and Paul Bakeman is teaching recorder.  Both Mary and Paul are members of the new James River Virginia Chapter of the AOSA.


Paul Bakeman
I had the great privilege of attending day one of the course and taught a special topic on "Body Rhythm" for the folks.  I couldn't help but be swept up by the enthusiasm and energy of the group.  The  staff looked energetic and excited too.  This is the first course for both Betsy and Mary and their energy, talent, and expertise is perfect for this course.  I'm looking forward to attending the last two days of class at the end of the week.  I'll present a special topics session on Thursday afternoon and then hang out with the folks on Friday for the final sharing time.
Mary Dorsey Evans

A Photo Gallery is now online.  You can check out pictures of day one. There is a new video of Day 1 at the James River Virginia Orff Chapter website.