COURSE CALENDAR 2012

JaSeSoi ry Course Calendar In English 2012

JaSesoi ry Flyer In English

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XXVI Rhythm Seminar
16.-18.3.2012 Oriveden Opisto

Rhythm Seminar
is an annual weekend course in March and has long traditions. The tradition began in 1986 when MUSISOI ry introduced this kind of teaching format in Finland. In the year 2006 JaSeSoi ry celebrated its 20th Rhythm Seminar in Mikkeli.In the year 2010 The Rhythm Seminar returns back to Orivesi, where it was organized for the fírst time.

Workshops 2012:
* Wolfgang Stange, Germany
* Leena Pantsu, Finland
* Aakusti Oksanen, Finland
* Also featuring: Resonaarigroup, Markku Kaikkonen & Kaarlo Uusitalo

Cost:
280e
JaSeSoi ry members 260e
Full time students 210e

Registration:
Klemetti-Opisto, Mari Lehtinen
0207 511 550 / 0207 511 511
mari.lehtinen (at) kvs.fi

Organizers:
JaSeSoi ry, Orff-Schulwerk Association of Finland
Klemetti-Opisto, Orivesi (www.orivedenopisto.fi)

Contacts:
Harri Sandborg, President,
harri.sandborg (at) jasesoi.com
Kukkeenkyläntie 10, FIN 63700 Ähtäri, FINLAND
tel. +358 40 561 6454

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XVIII Level Courses I-III
4.-9.6.2012 Oriveden Opisto
15.-16.3.2012 Diploma Seminar

Orff Level Courses I-III
was introduced to Finnish music education system in the year 1995. The system resembles the American one, but is totally applied to the Finnish society. The three-level course means one-week intensive summer course each year. In addition after finishing the three levels there is an extension called “Diploma Seminar”. Between the levels the participants have homework to do for the next level during the following summer. The evaluation of the Level Courses is not based on “numerus clausus”, only “Passed” or not. During the process the participants have created a portfolio about themselves as music educators. Their portfolios are archived in the Orff Handbook Library.
Although the Level Courses have been run since 1995 it was in 2003, when the first approved printed curriculum was published. This basic work was run by the team headed by Mr. Harri Setälä. His team consisted of Ms. Maaria Salmi-Setälä, Ms. Inkeri Simola-Isaksson, Mr.Esa Lamponen, Mr. Markku Kaikkonen as well as Ms. Soili Perkiö and Mr. Reinhold Wirsching as advisors . The project was funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation.

Level Courses have brought leading instructors from abroad and Finland to enrich the contents of the Finnish Orff education. According to us it is essential to learn what is happening elsewhere, but also to learn to apply the ideas to one’s own work.

Workshops 2012:
* Doug Goodkin (USA)
* Soili Perkiö
* Markku Kaikkonen
* Terhi Oksanen

Cost:
* 550 euros
* JaSeSoi ry members 530 euros
* Full time students 440 euros
Cost includes course program, accommodation, full board 

Registration:
Klemetti-Opisto, Mari Lehtinen
0207 511 550 / 0207 511 511
mari.lehtinen (at) kvs.fi

Organizers:
JASESOI ry, Orff-Schulwerk Association of Finland
Klemetti-Opisto, Orivesi (www.orivedenopisto.fi)

Contacts:
Harri Sandborg, President,
harri.sandborg (at) jasesoi.com
Kukkeenkyläntie 10, FIN 63700 Ähtäri, FINLAND
tel. +358 40 561 6454

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ROOTS OF THE BLUES
Doug Goodkin Special
9.-11.6.2012, Orivesi

A musical trip leading from the Roots of the Blues to a modern playing in the classroom.

This popular course turns the innovative Orff approach towards the repertoire of jazz. Orff teachers new to jazz will experience the essential elements that allow the beginner to feel successful while jazz musicians new to Orff Schulwerk will learn how to present what they know in engaging and child-friendly ways. Those who have previously taken the jazz course are welcome to attend and refresh themselves while learning new repertoire and games. The course features:

* A developmental sequence for children between 3 and 14 years old.
* Games, songs, speech pieces, body percussion and movement activities.
* Roots music, jazz blues, jazz standards and jazz compositions arranged for Orff instruments.
* Models of integrating other instruments into the Orff ensemble.
* Specific guidelines for improvisation.

Cost:
255 euros including course program, accommodation, full board

Registration:
Klemetti-Opisto, Mari lehtinen
0207 511 550
0207 511 511
mari.lehtinen@kvs.fi

Contacts:
Harri Sandborg, President,
harri.sandborg (at) jasesoi.com
Kukkeenkyläntie 10, FIN 63700 Ähtäri, FINLAND
tel. +358 40 561 6454

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XIV International World Village 2012
Route to the Roots 
23.-28.7.2012 in Valkeala, Finland

The idea of the World Village is to unite music educators of different countries and cultures. The course location is in the middle of the Finnish countryside. Music and human spirit are elements of this efficient week. To quote one of the participants: ”The friendship of all the participants, the support, encouragement, sharing and caring has been exhilarating. The identity of purpose, values and beliefs in the ethos of music education was a strong common bond. The unique personalities, all from different backgrounds, experiences, countries, political and religious values, age and areas of responsibility within music education, all bonded within the umbrella of one huge loving family. The organisation of the whole event was second to none. The common spirit of fun, laughter, mischief, understanding, hard work and ambition prevailed. The spirit of music lives on!”

Workshops 2012:
* Lenka Pospíšilová (Czech Republic) - Orff-pedagogue
* Dr. J.S. Kofi Gbolonyo (Ghana) - musician, educator,Orff-pedagogue (Session Titles) 
* Anne Jouhtinen (Finland)- Dancer, artist, physiotherapist

Cost:
525 euros including course program, accommodation, full board and
cultural activities

Registration:
International: jukka.siukonen (at) jasesoi.com
Finnish: hanne.horto (at) jasesoi.com

NOTE! Arrival on Monday afternoon, departure on Saturday morning
Program will also contain traditional Finnish Sauna, Outdoor Activities and Performances. Tuition is in English language.

Organizers:
JASESOI ry, Orff-Schulwerk Association of Finland
Valkeala Folk High School (www.valkealanopisto.fi)

Brochure and Registration Form 2012 here (pdf) and here (word)

Brochure 2012

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General assembly meeting
29.9.2012 Nurmijärvi, Finland

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Let's Play Together 
16.2.2012 at 18 o’clock
Soili Perkiö`s Studio, Nurmijärvi, Kiljavaarantie 45

is the newest format in JaSeSoi ry´s educational palette. It gathers together members to simply play together. Anyone can bring his own ideas and the main purpose is to have fun by playing together. Let´s Play Together is a benefit for members. It is organized at least twice a year.

Come along and take your friend with you.

Registration:
pekka.evijarvi (at) jasesoi.com

BABY LET`S ORFF!

Pekka Evijärvi, Heli Raatikainen, Elisa Seppänen

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Any questions, please contact:

Harri Sandborg, President,
harri.sandborg (at) jasesoi.com
Kukkeenkyläntie 10, FIN 63700 Ähtäri, FINLAND
tel. +358 40 561 6454

Jukka Siukonen, International Executive,
jukka.siukonen (at) jasesoi.com
Päivänkakkarantie 1 I 30, FIN 02270-ESPOO, FINLAND
tel. + 358 50 324 3731