Reflections from the recipient of Carl Orff Canada’s Gunild Keetman Scholarship.

The article focuses on Tarryn Raju's experience as the recipient of Carl Orff Canada's Gunild Keetman Scholarship while completing the Orff Level II music education course. Raju, originally from South Africa and currently pursuing a Master's in Education in Calgary, describes how the course deepened her understanding of music pedagogy, including the use of musical modes, irregular time signatures, and brain dance movement techniques. She highlights the collaborative learning environment with instructors specializing in conducting, recorder, movement, and choral music, and reflects on how the training has enhanced her skills as an elementary general music teacher. The article emphasizes the course's impact on Raju's professional growth and enthusiasm for applying new teaching methods in her classroom.