2026 Orff Level 1 and 3 Music Teacher Education Certification - Summer University

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2026 orff level 1 & 3 music teacher education certification

august 3-14, 2026 窶｢ in person at the university of maine 窶｢ Orono, ME

Join the 91ｱｬﾁﾏ this summer for a two-week, interactive course that provides an introductory and in-depth study of the Orff-Schulwerk approach to music and movement education. The has approved this course, which results in Level 1 or 3 certification by AOSA.

With specific applications for general music in grades K-8, topics include movement and musical skill development (singing, speaking, creative movement, and playing percussion instruments and recorder).

Participants may attend the institute for 3 credits or professional development for 60 contact hours/6 CEUs. Candidates will complete a registration form and enroll in MUS 298 (undergraduate course) or MUE 650 (graduate course).

2-week course
AOSA Level 1 or 3 certification
3 credit hours
60 contact hours or 6 CEUs

For more information, contact Raphael Okutoro at 207.581.4750 or um.summerprograms@maine.edu.

Who’s who

instructors

Dr. Daniel Johnson

Professor of Music Education | Medici Scholar

Music Education Researcher and Multi-Instrumentalist with 30 years of PreK teaching experience.

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Karen Medley

Internationally known Orff clinician with 40 years of experience as a public school music educator and chairperson of four AOSA national conferences.

Medley bio

Shelly Smith

Retired Teacher

Workshop clinician at numerous music conferences and AOSA regional chapters.

Smith bio

Program Organizers

dr. laura artesani

Associate Professor, Music Education & Piano

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artesani bio

Raphael Okutoro, m.ed.

Manager of Summer Programs and Travel Study

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Event Details

Courses

筐､ Course Description: This two-week, interactive course provides an introductory and in-depth study of the Orff-Schulwerk approach to music and movement education. Intended for in-service music educators, it emphasizes the Orff process demonstrated and experienced through various creative activities and assignments. With specific applications for general music in grades K-8, topics include movement and musical skill development (singing, speaking, creative movement, and playing percussion instruments and recorder).
筐､ Date: August 3-14, 2026
筐､ Location: In person at the 91ｱｬﾁﾏ in Orono, Maine
筐､ Contact Hours and/or CEUs: 60 contact hours and/or 6 CEUS
筐､ Professional Development Credit: 3 credits

Other Details

Meals will not be provided. For a list of on-campus dining options, visit .

Hotel Ursa

Located on the 91ｱｬﾁﾏ campus. Newly renovated with air conditioning.

Black Bear Inn

Located 2 miles from the 91ｱｬﾁﾏ campus.

Residence Hall

Located on the 91ｱｬﾁﾏ campus. Available August 2-8. Registration and payment handled through Summer Housing.

reservations

Event Registration

筐､ Registration Opens: February 6, 2026

筐､ Registration Ends: July 13, 2026

Register for Credits

筐､ Credits: 3

筐､ Costs: Refer to the 91ｱｬﾁﾏ窶冱 2025-2026 Tuition & Fees per credit.

筐､ How to Register:

CURRENT UNDERGRAD DEGREE STUDENTS should complete the and enroll in the MUS 298 in MaineStreet.
NON-DEGREE STUDENTS should complete the and complete a non-degree application to enroll in the course. Use code UMORFFMSI26 to waive your application fee. Start your application .

筐､ Cancellation & Refund Deadline: Refer to the 91ｱｬﾁﾏ窶冱 non-standard policy.

Register for Contact Hours/CEUs

筐､ Contact Hours/CEUs: 60 contact hours

筐､ Costs: $1,250

筐､ How to Register: Complete the .

筐､ Cancellation & Refund Deadline: July 13, 2026