Call for Session Proposals for the 2016 AOSA Professional Development Conference
Session proposals for the 2016 conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey are now being accepted. Deadline for proposals is August 1, 2015. Proposals must be competed using the on-line form in the member’s section (be sure to log-in to view the form). A PDF file of the 2016 Session Proposal Application will help you prepare… Read more »
Recognition of Music as a Core Subject
“On the eve of the 108th birthday of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the best possible present was handed to us: recognition of music as a core subject in draft federal education policy.” Learn more on the NAfME website.
Carl Orff Foundation Professorship
The following position is available at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich starting on October 1, 2015: W 2 Professor of Elementary Music Education (EMP) “Carl Orff Foundation Professorship” We are looking for a distinguished figure with a high level of artistic and pedagogical expertise and relevant teaching experience. Areas of responsibility include… Read more »
AOSA National Board of Trustees Election Results Announced
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 serve for two years as AOSA President. Fenton was re-elected for a second two year… Read more »
AOSA Extends Condolences on the loss of Jan Rapley-Clabuesch, Past AOSA President
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 her Bachelor of Music Education in 1961. She moved to Los Angeles, CA, to teach… Read more »
William C. Lahman, husband of DSA recipient B.J. Lahman, passed away.
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 Jane (Schwartz) Lahman, AOSA Distiguished Service Award Recipient, who survives. In addition, William is survived… Read more »
We regret to announce the death of Pavel Jurkovič.
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. Margharette’s Basilica of Brevnov Monastery. After the religious ceremony he will be laid to rest… Read more »
Margaret Murray, founder of the Orff Society UK and translator of the Orff Schulwerk volumes into English, died on January 31.
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 for Children (1958 – 66). From 1963 Margaret presented Orff courses throughout the UK, South… Read more »
JaSeSoi ry World Village Scholarship application deadline extended until Feb. 28, 2015
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. More information on how to apply for the AOSA Wildcard Scholarship and an application form… Read more »
The Orff Echo Seeks Submissions: Special Learners and Music Therapy
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 submissions is February 15, 2016. Special Learners in the classroom is a regular occurrence for… Read more »
