• AOSA Hosted Event

    Enrich your Connections in Richmond

    B21A

    Is this your first time to conference? You are invited to join this session for insider information, and tips and tricks. We look forward to meeting our new attendees and assisting you with getting the most out of your first conference experience.

    Multicultural

    Windows and Mirrors into a Japanese Tale

    B21A

    Dive into an old Japanese tale and come out with a new folk song and dance, along with fresh insights for teaching creative movement and sharing stories that aren't your own.

    Guided Exploration

    The Song of Water

    B21A

    The Song of Water is a creative music education workshop where rhythm, movement, and voice merge into a shared experience. Inspired by water, participants explore music’s role in fostering empathy, connection, and meaning in times of global crisis. Drawing on Orff-based approaches, the session nurtures creativity, collaboration, and expressive learning through active participation.

    Guided Exploration

    The Song of Water

    B21A

    The Song of Water is a creative music education workshop where rhythm, movement, and voice merge into a shared experience. Inspired by water, participants explore music’s role in fostering empathy, connection, and meaning in times of global crisis. Drawing on Orff-based approaches, the session nurtures creativity, collaboration, and expressive learning through active participation.

    Multicultural

    Windows and Mirrors into a Japanese Tale

    B21A

    Dive into an old Japanese tale and come out with a new folk song and dance, along with fresh insights for teaching creative movement and sharing stories that aren't your own.

    Evening Event *not ticketed*

    REEL TO REMIX: Folk Dance with Freedom & David

    B21A

    Old favorites meet fresh new beats in this high-energy folk dance experience! With DJ David spinning and Freedom facilitating the fun, you’ll laugh, move, and rediscover the joy of dancing together. Get ready for an unforgettable evening that leaves you inspired, energized, and smiling.

    Guided Exploration

    Setting Sail with Seafaring Sounds

    B21A

    Embolden student creativity with traditional and adapted materials through sailors, their knots, and seafaring life. Be inspired by life at sea while adapting a piece from Music for Children, Volume I.

    Multicultural

    Ethiopian Pentatonic Songs, Games, and Dances

    B21A

    Experience Ethiopian pentatonic scales through children’s games, dances, and improvisation. Learn a few Amharic words and connect with regional traditions through movement, music, and play.

    Guided Exploration

    DJing, AI, and Orff Schulwerk

    B21A

    Explore how DJ controllers and AI can be incorporated into the Orff Schulwerk classroom as a teacher resource and a creative student experience.

    Guided Exploration

    DJing, AI, and Orff Schulwerk

    B21A

    Explore how DJ controllers and AI can be incorporated into the Orff Schulwerk classroom as a teacher resource and a creative student experience.

    Evening Event *not ticketed*

    Drum of Wonder

    B21A

    A vocal-based session exploring rhythm, presence, and connection through collective music-making. The workshop highlights music as a pathway to shared awareness, well-being, and planetary connection.

    Interdisciplinary/Arts Integration

    Musical Mosaics in Motion

    B21A

    Explore famous mosaic artworks through movement, rhythm, and melody. Create personalized mosaic cards and collaborate in a dynamic community Rondo that celebrates individuality, connection, and the collective joy of music.