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AOSA is committed to providing valuable tools to our membership throughout the year to ensure we meet our mission of promoting Orff Schulwerk in the United States. The AOSA Resource Library provides on-going support to our teacher members through materials, models, and creative ways to incorporate the Schulwerk in their schools. This library includes digital copies of articles from our quarterly publication, The Orff Echo, articles from our online publication, Reverberations: Teachers Teaching Teachers, videos of master teachers, and much more. The rich information on this website provides a historical lens that reflects the linguistic and sociological norms that prevailed at the time of publication.  In addition to this online library of resources, AOSA supports teachers through scholarships and grants, advocacy, diversity/equity/inclusion materials, and research.

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Reset, Reclaim, Recharge, Heal

As summer break approaches, it is time to reclaim the bits and pieces of yourself that often get set aside during the busiest seasons of teaching. If we teach students first and music second, then we are people first and teachers second. This article shares how to keep giving yourself the daily nourishment you need to stay whole—not just this summer, but all year round.

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The Outdoor Classroom: Cultivating Lesson Seeds

In our technology-driven world, both students and adults are losing touch with the restorative power of nature. This article explores a variety of ways to engage your students in creative music and movement activities beyond the traditional music classroom. Whether you are working with early childhood or upper elementary, there are lesson ideas tailored for all ages and stages of learning.

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A Guide for Teacher-Authors: Planting the Seeds of Practice

Our community is at its strongest when we learn from one another. To broaden our collective vision of Orff Schulwerk in action, Reverberations is looking for fresh Teachers Teaching Teachers perspectives and we want yours to be among them! To help you feel confident sharing your voice, this article shares a few “lesson seeds” to spark your inspiration.

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Independent Study Units

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Professional Learning Network Webinars

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Book Study: Movement and Dance in Orff Schulwerk

Read through Movement and Dance in Orff Schulwerk in three sessions facilitated by Sandra Kaetsu, Barbara Haselbach, and Carolee Stewart. Explore the historical and theoretical background, various content areas in which movement/dance are approached in the Schulwerk, and illustrations of movement/dance in target groups.

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Levels Refreshers

Levels Refreshers! You took levels this summer, or you took levels a while ago. Now you am back in the classroom, now what should you be doing? Three presenters showcase ideas about implementing what you learned in levels courses starting with Level I. Or perhaps you have been thinking about taking Level I or continuing on to Level II or III. Then watch these videos for a Levels Refresher!

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Creative Improvisation

Improvisation can be musical at all ages! Three original pieces will be presented to explore melodic & movement improvisation in creative ways!

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Motivating Young Movers with Folk Dance

Experience a detailed process for teaching folk dance using a collection of dances that build upon previously learned skills. Special attention is given to sequencing and delivering instruction in a way that safely engages all learners while providing accommodations for children who may be reluctant to participate.

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