BASIC TEXTS
TEXTS ON THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ORFF-SCHULWERK
BASIC TEXTS
TEXTS ON THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ORFF-SCHULWERK
BASIC TEXTS
TEXTS ON THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ORFF-SCHULWERK
INTERNATIONAL ORFF-SCHULWERK FORUM SALZBURG
IOSFS CONVENTION 2026
(in-person and online)
STORYTELLING
Finding and making meaning through Orff-Schulwerk
July 14th - 17th 2026
Department of Early Childhood Education,
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens,
13a Navarinou Street, Athens, Greece
ABOUT THE EVENT
Storytelling lies at the heart of the arts, stories help us to make sense of the world by addressing questions and concerns about existence, belonging, and purpose.
Whether retold or invented through poetry, music, dance, painting or sculpture, stories ignite our imaginations and inspire us to create and engage with various art forms. They prompt questions about self-discovery, personal growth, community, traditions, ethics, the sacred, and generational continuity.
What are the limits of story or narrative in artistic education?
The 2026 Convention will explore how stories shape our experiences and enable us to empathise with others. How can energetic participation emerge from both speaking and listening, from both narrative and metaphor, and from retelling, interpreting, and creating?
KEYNOTE PRESENTERS:
Prof. Dr. Charis Raptis (Greece)
Dr. Manuela Widmer (Austria)
PRESENTERS INCLUDE:
Angeliki Agalianou & Eleana Chatzaki (Greece)
Dr. Sarah Brooke & Xu Mai (Australia & China)
Dr. George Charonitis (Greece)
Manju Durairaj (USA/India)
Farzan Farnia (Iran)
Dr Panagiota Giannouli (Greece)
Charnell King (South Africa)
Virginia Longo (Italy)
Dafne Michellepis (Brazil/Portugal)
Evrim Onay (Turkey)
Riikka Rauhala and Sari Mutanen (Finland)
Dr Thomas Rösch (Germany)
Bethany Rowe (Canada/Australia)
Katerina Sarropoulou and Maria Filianou (Greece)
Ezgi Tatar (Turkey)
Dr. Manuela Widmer (Austria)
ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS INCLUDE:
Eton Farm Primary School (Serpentine, Western Australia)
Primary School for German Czech Understanding (Prague, Czech Republic)
IMMEA - Institute of Music and Movement Education Advancement (Shenzhen, China)
CDMT Centro Didattico Musicale e Teatrale (Rome, Italy)
Notre Dame Kindergarten (Osan, South Korea)
Jittamett Kindergarten (Bangkok, Thailand)
The San Francisco School (San Francisco, USA)
Carl-Orff-School (Diessen am Ammersee, Germany)
COME TOGETHERS
IN-PERSON
Antigone Zachari + Maria Karyki (Greece)
Ermioni Detsika (Greece)
Carmen Domínguez (Spain)
Sandra Bonizzato (Italy)
Emanuela De Bellis, Federica Galletti & Marzia Mencarelli (Italy)
ONLINE
Sonia Kouma (Greece/Austria)
Diego Lourenço (Brazil)
Wakako Nagaoka-Kawai (Japan)
Soili Perkiö + Liisa Kallio (Finland)
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
The Workshop “Mediterranean Culture” will have a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on activities — songs, dances, rhythms, storytelling, and other engaging exercises that bring the culture to life.
Instructors:
Prof. Dr. Andrea Sangiorgio (Elemental Music Education, Munich - Italy)
Prof. Dr. Olympia Agalianou (Elemental Dance and Music Education - Greece)
Simone Mongeli (Percussionist, Body Music performer, music educator - Italy)
Seyda Cevik (Storyteller, Trainer and Primary school teacher - Turkey)
Workshop Fees:
100 euros
Reduced early-bird fee of 80 euros for those who register by June 15.
A deposit of 20 euros will allow participants to secure their place.
REGISTRATION OPENS
10th April 2026