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Candidates for the 2021 National Board of Trustees Election

The following members have been nominated as candidates for servant leadership on the AOSA National Board of Trustees. Voting will take place from January 8 to February 8, 2021. Look for an email notice with a link to your ballot after the first of the year or use this link to vote for the 2021… Read more »

Orff Echo seeks articles for Fall 2021 on “Songs and Singing”

The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Fall 2021 issue. The featured topic is “Songs and Singing.” The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2021. We are inspired by songs, we share cultural treasure and understanding through songs, and we literally resonate with one another when we sing together. “Songs and Singing”… Read more »

Applications Now Being Accepted for the AOSA Digital Mentorship Program

Ready to take your Orff-inspired teaching practice to the next level? Apply to the AOSA Digital Mentorship Program today! This program pairs experienced Orff Schulwerk teachers (mentors) with newly trained Orff Schulwerk teachers or teacher educators (mentees) for the purpose of improving the practice of those who request mentorship.  *Applicants should have one year of… Read more »

2020 AOSA Conference Postponement

The AOSA National Board of Trustees and the Conference Committee are in agreement that the AOSA Professional Development Conference in Kansas City will been postponed until November 2-5, 2022. The sessions and performances approved for 2020 are now the program for the conference in 2022. If you would like to present at the AOSA Professional… Read more »

AOSA Leadership News

AOSA Appoints first Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Welcomes incoming National Board of Trustees Members; Announces Ad-Hoc Committee for Board Restructuring The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Faust as AOSA’s first Vice-President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VP-DEI). Kristen is a member of the Greater Atlanta Chapter… Read more »

The Orff Echo Seeks Articles For the Spring 2021 Issue: Playing With Process

The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Spring 2021 issue. The featured topic is “Playing with Process.” The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2020. The words “play” and “process” are often used when describing how teachers teach using Orff Schulwerk approaches. But both play and process can have multiple meanings and… Read more »

DSA Awards Announced

The Leadership Development and Nominations Committee of AOSA is pleased to announce and congratulate Jeff Kriske and Randy DeLelles who have been nominated and selected to receive the Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is intended to recognize and honor those who have supported the mission of AOSA through exemplary service at the national… Read more »

AOSA Statement regarding COVID-19

In light of serious concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19 – Coronavirus – around the world, AOSA supports all members and friends in making the decision that is best for them regarding travel and gatherings in locations that have been affected by this illness. We encourage chapters and teacher education courses to take appropriate precautions… Read more »

GIA Award Announced

The Leadership Development and Nominations Committee of AOSA is pleased to announce and congratulate Lisa Sullivan who has been nominated and selected to receive the Grassroots Impact Award. The Grassroots Impact Award is intended to recognize and honor those who have supported the mission of AOSA through exemplary service at the local and regional levels…. Read more »