MOrff


  On this page you will find everything you need to practice the songs we are working on at home. If there is a resource that you need and isn't here, please email me!

I strongly encourage you to practice your parts on your paper xylophone, virtual instruments, or piano (just with two fingers so it is more like playing the Orff instruments).

Virtual Instruments



Spring Concert - All Songs with Sing/Play alongs


Handouts *Fixed added bar map*



Play Alongs 




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