Empowering music education through creative play
The American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) champions active, creative music and movement education.
We believe in the power of music to transform lives
AOSA advocates for a teaching approach that combines music, movement, speech, and drama as outlined through the works and teaching of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. In support of this approach to music and movement education, we provide teachers with the tools and community they need to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences for their students. Our 4,000+ members benefit from professional development, teaching resources, scholarship and grant opportunities, and a nationwide network of passionate music educators committed to fostering creativity and joy in music education.
AOSA helps me maintain connections with other Orff teachers; having the opportunity to collaborate with them in a field where colleagues may be few and far between is invaluable.
– Beth Ackerson
Get involved both nationally & locally
Our national organization is also represented by 96 local chapters throughout the United States, who enhance AOSA’s professional development opportunities with regional professional development.
Membership in AOSA is valuable to me because this is the organization that supports what I believe…the Orff Approach is the best way to deliver instruction in the general music classroom
– Sheila Buck
Professional development experiences & certifications
Beyond offering research and classroom resources, advocacy, mentorship opportunities, and national conferences, AOSA is also responsible for approving and organizing certification courses in Orff-Schulwerk at numerous universities and other locations throughout the United States. Members may undertake our teacher education courses to become certified in Orff-Schulwerk practice and pedagogy.