Recent updates from AOSA.
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…
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…
AOSA is saddened to report that Richard Gill is not able to present at the 2018 AOSA Professional Development Conference. Gill has recently been diagnosed with a recurrence of colorectal and peritoneal cancer. He is unable to travel, but is…
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…
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…
Long-time AOSA industry supporter, former NAfME (MENC) president, and prolific author, composer, and presenter, Will Schmid passed away Sunday, July 1st after an illness. Will held a B.A. from Luther College and a Ph.D. from the Eastman School of Music.…
Shirley W. McRae, AOSA Distinguished Service Award Recipient and Professor Emerita at the Rudy E. Scheidt School of Music, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. Ms. McRae was a widely known specialist in…
Session proposals for the 2019 AOSA Professional Development Conference – November 20-23, 2019 – in Salt Lake City, Utah are now being accepted. Applications are due August 6, 2018. Please use the online form to submit your application. Download PDFs…
The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Spring 2019 issue, “The Body in Motion.” Submission deadline is August 15, 2018. “The Body in Motion” will highlight the body as the anchor of the Schulwerk and how movement…
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…