Roll the “R”: The “Mari-education” of the Orff Ensemble

Mariachi practices and Orff Schulwerk processes share multiple parallels that foster cultural connections in music education. The author discusses the connection between mariachi and Orff Schulwerk and how this alignment enriches pedagogy by enhancing students’ sense of belonging and opportunities for creative expression

Mariachi education, cross-cultural teaching strategies, improvisation, ensemble pedagogy

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