St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
Vancouver, BC

Chor Leoni and Zing children’s choir team up to provide a fabulous evening of choral music with a special commission by Vancouver composer Bruce Sled.

A benefit concert for re:Play 2012 Carl Orff Canada.

Tickets are available from Brown Paper Tickets or at the door $25 general admission  – $20 students/seniors

C1 – Ari Glage

C4 – Pam Hetrick

D1 – Ari Glage

D2 – Marcelline Moody

E1 – Ari Glage

F1 – Ari Glage

We have secured a discount from Westjet for your airline travel needs.  Let us know if there is anything else you need by leaving a comment below!

Looking Forward to seeing you in Vancouver!

Carolann Fraenkel, conference co-chair

COC is looking at an online registration system for membership and conference and so….I am holding off for a week or so to see if I could use the new system as a “trial.”  Please bear with us, we appreciate your patience!

-Carolann

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Joe Berarducci
Bob de Frece
Susie Green
Sue Mueller
Adam Con
James Harding
Karen Epp
Sheryl Sewepegaham
Marceline Moody
Pam Hetrick
Guylaine Myre
Ari Glage
Gia jane and Trish McGrade
Kofi Gboloyno

It is understood that performing groups participate at their own expense; however there is some monies available to help defray some costs.

Criteria for teacher/director:

Teacher/director must be a member of Carl Orff Canada.
The performance must be of a high standard.
The performers must demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the Orff philosophy: speech, song, instrumental playing (including recorder), movement and improvisation and be able to utilize these elements effectively within an extended presentation.
At least one of the teacher/directors should have level III training
Willingness to collaborate closely with other co-directors towards a shared vision.

Particular attention should be given to the following:

Speech – clarity, articulation, expression
Song – intonation, head tone, phrasing, articulation, interpretation
Movement – creativity, appropriate choreography, confidence and precision
Instruments – well-developed technique, cohesive ensemble work, balance among instruments, balance between instruments and voices
Repertoire – Orff-Keetman; Canadian; folk; contemporary; original; well-crafted improvisation
Utilization of all “elements” of the process or combinations thereof in a 30 minute performance

Application Procedures:

Opening Ceremonies application form

Directors must submit a completed application form as well as a short 3 – 5 minute video clip or DVD of a recent classroom or school performance, labelled with name, email and phone number of director. DVD’s will not be returned.

Applications are to be submitted to the re:Play Opening Ceremonies Committee who will review and consider all applications.

Applications are available here and are to be submitted by May 15, 2011

For further information please contact Bonnie Ishii, Co-Chair Opening Ceremonies r.b.ishii@telus.net

Download this document here Opening Ceremonies information

It is understood that performing groups participate at their own expense, however grants are available to help defray travel costs (see below).

Criteria for Children’s Performing Groups:

Teacher/director must be a member of Carl Orff Canada.

The performance must be of a high standard.

The performers must demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the Orff philosophy: speech, song, instrumental playing (including recorder), movement and improvisation and be able to utilize these elements effectively within an extended presentation.

Particular attention should be given to the following:

Speech – clarity, articulation, expression
Song – intonation, head tone, phrasing, articulation, interpretation
Movement – creativity, appropriate choreography, confidence and precision
Instruments – well-developed technique, cohesive ensemble work, balance among instruments, balance between instruments and voices
Repertoire – Orff-Keetman; Canadian; folk; contemporary; original; well-crafted improvisation

Utilization of all “elements” of the process or combinations therof

Application Procedures:

Directors must submit a completed application form as well as an 8 -15 minute DVD of a recent performance, labeled with name, email and phone number of director. DVD’s will not be returned.

Applications are to be submitted to the re:Play Children’s Performance Group Committee who will review and consider all applications.

Applications are available here Childrens Performing Group Application and are to be submitted by May 15, 2011

Successful applicants will be advised by June 30, 2011 and may obtain an “Application for Financial Assistance” from the National Secretary, Joanne Linden

For further information please contact Laureen Schellenberg, Co-Chair Children’s Performing Groups

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