ABOUT THE FACULTY

Susan Ramsay (Pedagogy; Movement)
Susan Ramsay is a music specialist at Nolensville Elementary for the Williamson County, Tennessee schools. She was employed with the Franklin Special Schools District for more than twenty years and has been named “Teacher of the Year” for that system. She received National Board Certification in Music during her tenure at Franklin Elementary School. Susan has obtained Orff certification from the University of Memphis and Kodaly Certification from Belmont University. She is an active presenter for music and classroom teachers, and has presented at Orff and Kodaly national conferences and for MENC. She complements this with a busy schedule of performances as a storyteller and musician and serves as an adjunct instructor for music education courses at several universities, including the Blair School of Music of Vanderbilt University and Belmont University.

Marilyn Humphreys (Recorder)
During her twenty-five years as Lower School Music Specialist at Pace Academy in Atlanta, Marilyn built an extensive Orff program with singing as the most important emphasis. Her chorus and Ensemble performed in the Atlanta area at various venues and for many events. Marilyn received her Orff Certifi cation, completed a Specialists’ Course and studied in Salzburg. She has taught Levels I and II and Recorder in Kansas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Marilyn has presented for various Orff Chapters, at several National Orff Conferences, GMEA, Chorister Guild Mid-Winter Workshops, and numerous other workshops throughout the southeast. She has published articles in the Orff Echo and in The Chorister. Performing experiences have included singing in the Atlanta Symphony Chorus under Robert Shaw and in Michael O’Neal Singers. Currently Marilyn directs handbell choirs, consults, and teaches privately.



ORFF SCHULWERK
Orff Schulwerk is a unique approach to music education. Carl Orff founded this child-centered approach that connects speech, movement, song, instruments, and listening, emphasizing creativity and active engagement by the children. Within these connections, the Orff approach addresses all aspects of a child’s musical development — performing, creating, listening, and analyzing — in ways that encourage the child’s joyful imagination and musical spirit.

About the Course
The daily schedule will include basic pedagogy, recorder, movement, and a special topic that will differ each day.

To make this a most enjoyable experience you will want to bring the following:

• Casual Dress (for an air-conditioned classroom)
• Comfortable shoes
• Soprano recorder

For additional information regarding course content, please contact Dr. Linda Thompson at lthompson@leeuniversity.edu or phone
423.614.8245.

For more information on the Orff-Schulwerk approach go to: American Orff-Schulwerk Association and Lee University.

Registration Information
Participants may register for college credit (graduate or undergraduate – 3 semester hours) or for a non-credit workshop fee.

Non-credit workshop fee (On or before June 30)	$445
Non-credit workshop fee (July 1 to July 18   )	$485
Graduate credit (3 credit hours)*	$1518

To reserve your place in the Lee University Orff Level I course please complete and return the attached Registration Form with a $50 non-refundable deposit. If paying in full at the time of registration, the $50 fee is waived.

* To register for college credit, contact the music office (423.614.8245) for specific information.

Registration will be limited to the first 25 students.

For further details, contact Lee University at 423.614.8245 or e-mail gradmusic@leeuniversity.edu.

Based on enrollment, late registration may be accepted. Late registrants should call the program coordinator prior to submitting this pre-registration form.

Housing Information
Cost: $26 per night per person (double occupancy).

If you would like to request on-campus housing for the Orff program, apartments conveniently located on campus are available. These apartments offer double room occupancy (4 persons per apartment). Please indicate on the registration form or call the music office to reserve housing. Housing is to be paid in full at check-in. (Participants are responsible for supplying linens for personal use.)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner may be purchased in the Paul Conn Student Union or in the Deacon Jones Dining Hall on campus. Coffee shops, fast food options, and restaurants are conveniently located within minutes of campus.

 

ABOUT LEE UNIVERSITY

Lee University is a private liberal-arts university located in beautiful southeast Tennessee. The campus includes the Curtsinger School of Music with classrooms, studios, practice rooms, rehearsal rooms, a piano lab, the Music Resource Center and the Music Technology lab. The Devos Center for the Humanities also includes practice rooms, studios, a music education multi-purpose room, and the beautiful Squires Recital Hall. Lee University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education, music performance, and church music, as well as an undergraduate degree in music with music business emphasis. Visit: Lee University to learn more about our campus and our programs. Lee University is situated in Cleveland, TN just twenty minutes northeast of Chattanooga. The area offers many opportunities for enjoying summer in the Smokies with water sports, hiking, biking, and much more. For more information on local opportunities visit Cleveland Chamber.

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