Recent updates from AOSA.
The AOSA National Board of Trustees and the Conference Committee are in agreement that the AOSA Professional Development Conference in Kansas City will been postponed until November 2-5, 2022. The sessions and performances approved for 2020 are now the program…
AOSA Appoints first Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Welcomes incoming National Board of Trustees Members; Announces Ad-Hoc Committee for Board Restructuring The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Faust as AOSA’s first Vice-President…
As Orff Schulwerk educators, we are charged with teaching not just music and movement, but also respect and inclusion. As such, AOSA recognizes and denounces actions that undermine this work. AOSA denounces injustices imposed on any communities of color; and,…
The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Spring 2021 issue. The featured topic is “Playing with Process.” The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2020. The words “play” and “process” are often used when describing how teachers…
The Leadership Development and Nominations Committee of AOSA is pleased to announce and congratulate Jeff Kriske and Randy DeLelles who have been nominated and selected to receive the Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is intended to recognize and…
In light of serious concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19 – Coronavirus – around the world, AOSA supports all members and friends in making the decision that is best for them regarding travel and gatherings in locations that have been…
The Leadership Development and Nominations Committee of AOSA is pleased to announce and congratulate Lisa Sullivan who has been nominated and selected to receive the Grassroots Impact Award. The Grassroots Impact Award is intended to recognize and honor those who…
The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Winter 2021 issue. The featured topic is “Collaboration.” The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2020. The Orff approach is intrinsically collaborative. Teachers facilitate large and small-group creation as students…
ELECTION RESULTS: The Leadership Development and Nominations Committee of AOSA is pleased to announce the results of our 2020 National Board of Trustee election. We would like to thank all members who were on the ballot for their willingness to…
The following members have been nominated as candidates for servant leadership on the AOSA National Board of Trustees. Voting has ended. Election results will be announced by March 10, 2020. Click on any name below to download a PDF…