PP007 From Wibbleton to Wobbleton: Adventures with the Elements of Music and Movement / Paperback by James Harding
In this collection, James Harding, long-time colleague and collaborator of Doug Goodkin and Sofia LÛpez-Ibor at the San Francisco School, puts forth his uniquely playful take on Orff-Schulwerk. Starting with a rhyme, a riddle, a song or a simple prop, the book maps out delightful journeys of discovery designed to awaken the curiosity and creativity of elementary-aged students. Classroom teachers and experienced music specialists will find ideas and inspiration and ideas in this book, which models hands-on, ears-open exploration of the child’s world, from eggs and chickens to the solar system. This unique book contains: Over 30 different activities Delightful, helpful illustrations by Eli Noyes (sometimes a picture is worth one thousand words!) Lessons integrating music and movement with language arts, math, and science Lesson plans for music and classroom teachers Arrangements for Orff instrument ensemble Ideas for using the Orff-Schulwerk approach without Orff instruments Reflections on the place of creative play in education Ideas for teachers for developing their own materials.
“For over twenty years, I’ve walked side-by-side with James Harding and am still amazed by the intriguing routes he discovers. Such a splendid array of sounds and sights and stories when James leads the tour! And always the invitation to the children to make their own discoveries. Here in this book, he has generously gathered his inspired itineraries so that you and the students you teach can share in these playful, profound and always surprising journeys. Bon voyage!” Doug Goodkin: Internationally Recognized Orff Teacher and Author
“James Harding’s teaching flows in a logical progression filled with joy, humor and surprises. His masterful use of materials opens our eyes to the limitless possibilities of teaching music!” Soili Perkio: Lecturer in Music Education, Sibelius Academy, Helsinki
Contents:
Forward by Sofia Lopez-Ibor
Introduction: Play on the Way
How to Use This Book
SPEECH PIECES:
About Speech Pieces
Birds of a Feather
Rules
Witches and Watches
Farmer’s Almanac
How Many Miles to Babylon?
Planetary Orbits
Friday the 13th
SINGING GAMES:
Working with the Voice (and Ear)
Farmer, Farmer
Cuckoo and Eggs
Locks and Keys
FEATURING PROPS:
Working with Props
From Wibbleton to Wobbleton
Boxes
Diddle Diddle Dumpling
Betty Botter
Fortune Teller/Roses are Red
FEATURING ORFF INSTRUMENTS:
Working with the Orff Ensemble
Which Came First?
Loose Teeth
Gregory Griggs
Snakes and Ladders
Billy and Me
Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Modes of the Pentatonic Scale
The Wise Old Owl
Warm Hands, Warm
The Crooked Man
Dr. Suess
Mrs. Hen
SONGS AND CANONS:
Singing for the Fun of It
In Wisdom’s Lovely, Pleasant Ways
You’ve Changed
The Cuckoo
A Spring Round
‘Round the Oak Tree
APPENDICES:
Playing with the Elements of Music
Working with Musical Notation
What is Orff Schulwerk?
