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The Orff Echo solicits articles for Winter 2021 on “Collaboration.”

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 experience give-and-take to interlock their ideas and contributions toward an artistically satisfying whole. Beyond the… Read more »

Results of 2020 AOSA National Board of Trustees Election

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 serve AOSA and participate in the election process. Congratulations to the following new board members… Read more »

Candidates for the 2020 National Board of Trustees Election

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 file for each candidate that includes a professional picture and bio plus their response to… Read more »

The Orff Echo Seeks Submissions for Fall 2020 – “Artistic Citizenship”

The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Fall 2020 issue. The featured topic is “Artistic Citizenship.” The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2020. “Artistic Citizenship” seeks to explore how “participatory music- and arts- making” (as opposed to passively receiving “presentational art”) helps us evolve not only as individuals, but also as… Read more »

AOSA Professional Learning Network

Wondering how to implement the incredible tools & concepts from your summer teacher education course? Need a kickstart in updating your curriculum and tackling assessment? This PLN series, focused on Curriculum Mapping and Assessment in the Orff Classroom, will be facilitated by Diana Hawley and Brian Burnett. Participants can expect to engage in meaningful discussion… Read more »

The Orff Echo Seeks Submissions for the Summer 2020 Issue: “Orff Schulwerk and Pop Culture: Trending Now”

The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Summer 2020 issue. The featured topic is “Orff Schulwerk and Pop Culture: Trending Now.” The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2019. “Orff Schulwerk and Pop Culture: Trending Now” seeks to explore the ways in which current trends in popular culture and education are observed… Read more »

Call for Digital Poster Submissions

The AOSA Research Interest Group announces the call for digital poster submissions for the Nov. 20-23 AOSA Professional Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Deadline for submissions is August 15. 2019 Call for Digital Poster Submissions

Ed Sueta, Sr., Founder of Macie Publishing, Passed Away

AOSA is saddened to share the loss of Edward Sueta, Sr. founder of Macie Publishing and industry partner of AOSA. He passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019.  A private, family service was held in accordance with his wishes. An outstanding performer, Ed was a consummate music educator who taught both privately and in the… Read more »

The Orff Echo seeks articles for the Spring 2020 issue on “Educate. Advocate.”

The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Spring 2020 issue, “Educate. Advocate.” Submission deadline is August 15, 2019. “Educate. Advocate.” will highlight how Orff practitioners and music educators effectively share the impact of the Schulwerk with students, colleagues, administrators, parents, their community, fellow music and movement educators, educational stakeholders, and beyond. For… Read more »

Professional Learning Network on Classroom Management

Looking for tips and strategies to survive the end of the school year? Need a refresher on managing your classroom space and routines? Our next Professional Learning Network (PLN) series focuses on Classroom Management Strategies in a three-part series: “Responsive Classroom”, “Behavior Management Systems”, and “Classroom Routines”. This PLN series will be facilitated by Matthew… Read more »