VOSA Level 1 Theory Course 2025

LEVEL 1 THEORY

In this course you will learn how to: 

• Read and write the following note values and equivalent rests: ta, ta-a, ti ti, – crotchets, minims, quavers
• Clap rhythmic patterns using these note values
• Read and write the notes in the treble clef
• Understand time signatures 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and how to read, write and perform rhythms for these
• Understand the following scales, chords and keys and intervallic relationships – C, F and G doh pentatonic and major; A, D and E lah pentatonic and minor
• Understand the musical concepts of beat, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, pitch and form
  

This will be taught through experiencing: 

• 'Orff' techniques such as imitation, echo, ostinato, question and answer, canon, rondo, pentatonic scales, exploration and improvisation
• 'Orff' media including speech, singing, movement, dance and playing

This course is for anyone wanting to develop a greater understanding of Music Theory and the Orff approach, as well as those attending the VOSA Level 1 Course in July who would like to brush up on their theory before undertaking the course. 

WHEN
Saturday 28 June
9.30am-12pm
Online - you will be emailed a link to join the session 2 days before the course 

More detailed information about the course - 

https://vosa.org/levels-regist...