Recent updates from AOSA.
Position: AOSA Operations Assistant Type: Part-time, Stipend-based The American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Operations Assistant to support the daily operations of our national office. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized,…
The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Spring 2027 issue. The featured topic is “Simplicity and Complexity.” The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2026. The duality between simplicity and complexity is one we often have to…
The American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) is proud to announce Thomas Pierre as the recipient of the 2026 Grassroots Impact Award, which recognizes exemplary service at the local and regional levels in support of AOSA’s mission. The award will be presented…
The Professional Development and Research Committee of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) is proud to announce Dr. Daniel Johnson of the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) as the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Research Award. The award recognizes…
The American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) is proud to announce Karen Medley as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Service Award, presented to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service at the national level and made outstanding contributions to the growth of…
The American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) is proud to announce Chris Judah-Lauder as a recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Service Award, honoring individuals whose exemplary national service has advanced the mission of AOSA and contributed to the growth of Orff Schulwerk…
AOSA seeks dynamic leaders to take the helm of our flagship professional development event. The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is on the hunt for passionate, organized individuals with a flair for creating memorable experiences to serve as: 2027 National Conference Chair(s)July…
The American Orff-Schulwerk Association mourns the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Gilpatrick, a gifted composer, dedicated educator, and cherished member of the Orff Schulwerk community. Liz died peacefully in Louisville, Colorado on March 13, 2026, at the age of 82, following…
We stand together in compassion and solidarity with members of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association from immigrant or refugee backgrounds. As Orff Schulwerk educators, we value inclusion in all spaces. We are committed to protecting the physical and emotional safety of…
The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Winter 2027 issue. The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2026. The featured topic, “Tradition and Innovation,” explores the traditions that ground practices teachers use in the classroom as they…