The Orff Schulwerk Society of South Africa presents workshops with Gerhard Van de Geer in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Gerard is an experienced Early Childhood and Primary Orff Schulwerk music educator and presenter. As past President of the Australian National Council of Orff Schulwerk (ANCOS) and the Tasmanian Orff Schulwerk Association (TOSA), Gerard has presented at National Conferences and Orff Accreditation Courses within Australia. He has also presented at the Orff School in Traunwalchen, Bavaria, Orff Schulwerk Level Accreditation Courses in Australia and Taiwan, and workshops in South Africa and
New Zealand. Formerly a Lecturer at the University of Tasmania in their Masters Programme, Gerard’s research and field work have focused on students’ involvement with Marimbas. He has coordinated the annual Marimba Mania festival for the past 18 years. He currently conducts two secondary Marimba Ensembles, as well as an Adult group. Gerard always aims to present all participants with a successful repertoire of engaging musical experiences, suitable for a broad range of musical capabilities.
Workshops
Johannesburg
Venue : The Hillbrow Music Centre
30 Edith Cavell Street, Hillbrow
Dates: Saturday 23rd July and Sunday 24 July
Times: Saturday – 9:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 16:00
Sunday – 9:30 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 16:30
Fee: Saturday – R350 for morning, R300 for afternoon or R600 for both
Sunday – R350 for morning, R300 for afternoon or R600 for both
R1200 for all weekend workshops (4 sessions)
Programme: Suitable for teachers of children from Foundation Phase and Primary school.
Venue: Parktown High School for Girls
55 Tyrone Avenue, Parkview
Dates: Tuesday 26th July
Times: 15:00 – 17:00 (1st hour will be a masterclass with a resident marimba band, 2nd hour will
be for teachers)
Fee: R150
Programme: Suitable for marimba teachers, but all are welcome.
All printed notes will be included in the cost.
Bookings: Penny Jackson 076 781 2070 / [email protected]
Durban
Venue: Penzance Primary School
10 Bartle Rd, Durban.
Dates: Monday 1 August and Tuesday 2nd August.
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Fee: R300 per session or R550 for both.
Programme: Suitable for teachers of children from Foundation Phase and Primary school.
Light refreshments will be available before the workshops.
Cape Town
Venue: St Cyprian’s School,
2387 Gorge Rd, Oranjezicht
Dates: Thursday 4th August and Saturday 6th August
Times: Thursday – 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday – 9.00am – 12.30pm
Fee: R300 – Thursday
R350 – Saturday
R600 – Both
Programme: Suitable for teachers of children from Foundation Phase and Primary school.
Light refreshments will be available at both workshops.
Bookings: Miriam Schiff 083 225 6532 / [email protected]
