Recent updates from AOSA.
AOSA is pleased to announce the results of the 2015 AOSA National Board of Trustees elections. Congratulations to Tiffany English, incoming Vice President and Amy Fenton, returning Treasurer. Upon completion of her two year term as Vice President, English will…
Janice “Jan” Ann (Rapley) Clabuesch passed away in Bad Axe, MI, on February 26, 2015, at the age of 76. A native of Flint, MI, Jan attended high school in Rock Island, IL. She attended Rockford and Augstana Colleges receiving…
William C. Lahman, 92, of Cleveland Heights, OH passed away quietly in his sleep Friday, February 6, 2015 following a yearlong convalescence. William was born May 25, 1922 south of Brokensword, OH. He was married Dec. 22, 1950 to Betty…
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Pavel Jurkovič, music composer and educator. He died suddenly on February 4th, 2015, aged 81. A mass will be held on February 11th 2015 at 12:00 noon at St.…
Margaret, founder of the Orff Society (Orff UK), was at the forefront of the Orff movement in the UK for over 40 years. She worked closely with Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman to produce the English edition of Orff-Schulwerk: Music…
The XVII International World Village takes place in Valkeala, Finland on July 20-25, 2015. Mr. Ari Glage from Orff-Institute Salzburg, Austria will carry on his great work with 2015 “World Villagers”. The rest of the teachers´ team will be announced soon.…
The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Fall 2016 issue. Submission is open and we are accepting articles in all areas. In addition, this issue’s feature articles will focus on Special Learners and Music Therapy. Deadline for…
At the 2014 Professional Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, the following members were honored for their contributions to AOSA and Orff Schulwerk: DSA: Arnold Burkart, AOSA Founding Member DSA: Jos Wuytack, International Teacher who has shared his gifts in the…
On-line applications are now being accepted for grants to purchase classroom equipment, and scholarships for teacher education at AOSA approved Teacher Education Courses and for study abroad. Please visit the Scholarships and Grants Page to learn how last year’s recipients…
The Music Education Policy Roundtable shares resources to help inform our Congressional Representatives about the importance of music education. All Politics Is Local: Connecting with Lawmakers at Home Public Relations: Connecting with Your Community A list of key U.S. Senate…