AOSA News

Recent updates from AOSA.

AOSA Confirms Core Values Statement

The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a professional organization of educators dedicated to the creative music and movement approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. Our Mission is: To demonstrate the value of Orff Schulwerk and promote its widespread use…

Performing Group Applications for the 2019 Conference in Salt Lake City

The 2019 AOSA Profesional Development Conference will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah from November 20-23, 2019. Applications for children and adult performing groups are due January 15, 2019. Please use the Performance Group Application for either children’s or…

Applications to be an AOSA Digital Mentor Due September 1

The objective of the Digital Mentor Program is to pair experienced Orff Schulwerk teachers (mentors) with newly trained Orff Schulwerk teachers (mentees) for the purpose of improving the practice of those who request mentorship. You must be an AOSA member…

Karen Benson named AOSA Professional Development Director

AOSA is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Benson as Professional Development Director. Karen, a long time AOSA member, brings an extensive background in Orff Schulwerk and experience with AOSA to the position. She served the organization in local…

AOSA Hiring Professional Development Director

AOSA seeks applications for the position of Professional Development Director. This position will work with AOSA staff, board committees, and other volunteers to coordinate all aspects of the professional development activities of the organization including AOSA Teacher Education Courses, AOSA…