What is Orff music?
Orff is a method of teaching music to children invented by a German composer. This style of music education is for ages where children can not receive specialized music education. From a very young age, ie from 3 to 5 years old, your child can learn very basic instruments in this way and have a happy and intimate entry into the world of music. In fact, in this style of music education, a foundation is created for the child to be able to work on more serious instruments in the future. In the Orff class, the child becomes acquainted with the rhythm of reading and playing bells, flute recorders, drums, and a variety of simple instruments. The learning environment is quite happy and childish. The class teacher is well-trained to teach children and can communicate with them. It has been found that children who take this course are easily identified and can find their own specialized instrument at a younger age. The aim of this class is to strengthen motor and mental skills and prepare the child to enter the world of more professional music. Also, the child's musical intelligence coefficient is strengthened in this course. Orff training usually includes the following:
Music in Bremen
The city of Bremen also has a very rich musical history. One of the most famous German children's stories is The Musicians of Bremen, which tells the story of four elderly domestic animals who, after a lifetime of hard work, are neglected and abused by their former masters. Eventually, they decide to run away and become musicians in Bremen. This story shows that the city of Bremen played an important role in German music. The city's most famous bands or singers include the Bremen Academy of Early Music, the Alsfelder Vokalensemble Classical Choir, Christina Kubisch, and Erich Witte.