Orff Music Infinite Possibilities

Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society intern Klara interviews Dawn Haylett, the President of the BC Chapter of Orff Music as a part of the Evocative Sounds Interview Series. Dawn shares how the Orff Approach to music education embraces active participation with the basic elements of music making, helping to unlock every child’s musical abilities. This conversation explores how the Orff Approach fills a gap in traditional music education through teaching us to focus on the process of music making. Why is it important to have creative group experiences that allow for inclusivity and living in the moment? What can adults learn from the strengths of this approach and how would this apply to society at large? How can Orff Music unlock our infinite musical possibilities and why is it important that we all find such expressive joy?

We recommend watching these videos to see an Orff Classroom in action before jumping into this interview!

Breakdown to link on YouTube:

1:23: Introduction to Orff Music
6:20: What activities do you do with the children?
21:46: How do children feel different after doing Orff Music?
30:54: How can Orff Music communicate social lessons in a deeper way?
35:44: What would be the social benefits if activities like Orff Music were used in the rest of society?
39:44: Do you see music as a way for people to open up to new vulnerable experiences?