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SUMMARY:Enrich your Connections in Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Is this your first time to conference? You are invited to join this session for insider information\, and tips and tricks. We look forward to meeting our new attendees and assisting you with getting the most out of your first conference experience.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/enrich-your-connections-in-richmond/
LOCATION:B21A
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T211500
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SUMMARY:Pulse\, Pattern\, Process: Cultivating Musicianship Through Body Percussion
DESCRIPTION:Experience body percussion through the elemental sequence of speech\, movement\, and music. Participants will engage in a process-based approach that begins with steady beat and progresses through patterning\, layering\, improvisation\, and composition. Through exploration and play\, we will examine how body percussion strengthens internal pulse\, rhythmic independence\, and ensemble awareness. Activities are adaptable for a variety of grade levels and designed for immediate classroom use.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/pulse-pattern-process-cultivating-musicianship-through-body-percussion/
LOCATION:E11ABC
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T211500
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CREATED:20260624T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170911Z
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SUMMARY:Lift Every Voice
DESCRIPTION:This session immerses participants in gospel traditions through active music-making. Experience singing\, movement\, and interactive rhythmic expression in authentic gospel style. Learn how culturally responsive strategies empower diverse learners while creating\, improvising\, and performing together in ways that celebrate culture\, identity\, and artistry.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/lift-every-voice/
LOCATION:B21C
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171015Z
UID:10000611-1793865600-1793870100@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Room
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aosa.org/event/sensory-room-13/
LOCATION:E24AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170911Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Creative Movement with Books
DESCRIPTION:Explore early elementary creative movement. Get students out of “mime” mentality and into artful creation. Experience literature to inspire artful movement without prior knowledge or skill.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/beginner-creative-movement-with-books/
LOCATION:B15ABC
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T170926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170926Z
UID:10000613-1793865600-1793870100@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Windows and Mirrors into a Japanese Tale
DESCRIPTION:Dive into an old Japanese tale and come out with a new folk song and dance\, along with fresh insights for teaching creative movement and sharing stories that aren’t your own.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/windows-and-mirrors-into-a-japanese-tale/
LOCATION:B21A
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T170927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171015Z
UID:10000615-1793865600-1793870100@aosa.org
SUMMARY:More With Less! Overcoming Limited Instrumentation
DESCRIPTION:Are your classroom instruments limited?  Expand opportunities through group rotations and find alternative ways to make music.  Compose Orff arrangements pairing multiple students per instrument.  No one gets left out!
URL:https://aosa.org/event/more-with-less-overcoming-limited-instrumentation/
LOCATION:B21C
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T170927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170927Z
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SUMMARY:Pirates Avast
DESCRIPTION:Arrr matey!  Prepare for adventures of buried treasure\, dastardly pirates\, and sword battles!  Explore and create across the musical seas.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/pirates-avast/
LOCATION:E10AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T170927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170927Z
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SUMMARY:Movin' and Groovin' with Recorder
DESCRIPTION:Experience playful recorder strategies that connect movement\, voice\, and instruments and are accessible for learners of varying skill levels.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/movin-and-groovin-with-recorder/
LOCATION:B21B
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T170928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170928Z
UID:10000617-1793865600-1793870100@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Discovering Orff Schulwerk\, Part 1 - Sign up for both sessions
DESCRIPTION:What is Orff Schulwerk? Find out through fun\, active music-making activities! No experience needed. Please sign up for both sessions.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/discovering-orff-schulwerk-part-1-sign-up-for-both-sessions-3/
LOCATION:E10CD
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171014Z
UID:10000618-1793865600-1793870100@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Books with Drums and Un-pitched Percussion
DESCRIPTION:Experience lessons for tubanos\, hand drums\, and unpitched percussion crafted from MFC\, Vol. 1 and the Rhythmische Übung with words to pair with fun children’s literature.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/books-with-drums-and-un-pitched-percussion/
LOCATION:E11ABC
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171015Z
UID:10000619-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Room
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aosa.org/event/sensory-room-14/
LOCATION:E24AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171016Z
UID:10000620-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:First Steps in Music with Orff
DESCRIPTION:Come experience joyful music making which follows the 8-part workout from First Steps in Music while integrating the Orff approach with creative\, student-centered activities for PreK–2 learners.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/first-steps-in-music-with-orff/
LOCATION:B15ABC
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171215Z
UID:10000621-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:The Song of Water
DESCRIPTION:The Song of Water is a creative music education workshop where rhythm\, movement\, and voice merge into a shared experience. Inspired by water\, participants explore music’s role in fostering empathy\, connection\, and meaning in times of global crisis. Drawing on Orff-based approaches\, the session nurtures creativity\, collaboration\, and expressive learning through active participation.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/the-song-of-water/
LOCATION:B21A
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171216Z
UID:10000623-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:The Magic of Orff and Dalcroze
DESCRIPTION:Explore how the magic of Orff process teaching and Dalcroze eurhythmics can lead to a better understanding of the identity and function of rhythms in 6/8 time.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/the-magic-of-orff-and-dalcroze/
LOCATION:B21C
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171216Z
UID:10000624-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Take Another Look at That Book
DESCRIPTION:Intentionally connect objectives to a book! Newer children’s books will demonstrate the true intention of discovering and teaching musical objectives and how to assess.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/take-another-look-at-that-book/
LOCATION:E10AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171216Z
UID:10000625-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Discovering Orff Schulwerk\, Part 2 - Sign up for both sessions
DESCRIPTION:What is Orff Schulwerk? Find out through fun\, active music-making activities! No experience needed. Please sign up for both sessions.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/discovering-orff-schulwerk-part-2-sign-up-for-both-sessions-3/
LOCATION:E10CD
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171216Z
UID:10000622-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Community Connections
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate your communities identity through music! Sing\, move\, create\, and empower student voice and choice while weaving literature and community elements into your classroom.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/community-connections/
LOCATION:B21B
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171415Z
UID:10000626-1793871900-1793876400@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Using Books to Build Foundational Drumming Skills
DESCRIPTION:Discover a playful\, sequenced approach to classroom drumming through children’s literature. Starting in Kindergarten\, this progression moves from simple story-based sound effects to complex rhythmic patterns. The journey culminates in a three-part drumming ensemble\, offering a perfect blend of literacy\, play\, and high-level performance.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/using-books-to-build-foundational-drumming-skills/
LOCATION:E11ABC
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171416Z
UID:10000627-1793876400-1793890800@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Marketplace Open
DESCRIPTION:Visit our exhibitors for the latest products and information.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/marketplace-open-7/
LOCATION:Hall B
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T121500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171416Z
UID:10000628-1793877300-1793880900@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Writing for AOSA - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Craft an article with step-by-step guidelines from the Echo and Reverberations editors. Includes writing time and tailored feedback to get you off to a strong start! Bring your own lunch.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/writing-for-aosa-lunch-learn-5/
LOCATION:E24AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171416Z
UID:10000629-1793881800-1793886300@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Room
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aosa.org/event/sensory-room-15/
LOCATION:E24AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171417Z
UID:10000630-1793881800-1793886300@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Recorder & 'Ukulele Together as Partners
DESCRIPTION:Experience active music making that combines recorder and ‘ukulele pedagogy with other Schulwerk media through a side-by-side curricular approach.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/teaching-recorder-ukulele-together-as-partners/
LOCATION:B15ABC
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171615Z
UID:10000631-1793881800-1793886300@aosa.org
SUMMARY:The Song of Water
DESCRIPTION:The Song of Water is a creative music education workshop where rhythm\, movement\, and voice merge into a shared experience. Inspired by water\, participants explore music’s role in fostering empathy\, connection\, and meaning in times of global crisis. Drawing on Orff-based approaches\, the session nurtures creativity\, collaboration\, and expressive learning through active participation.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/the-song-of-water-2/
LOCATION:B21A
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171616Z
UID:10000632-1793881800-1793886300@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Community Connections
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate your communities identity through music! Sing\, move\, create\, and empower student voice and choice while weaving literature and community elements into your classroom.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/community-connections-2/
LOCATION:B21B
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171617Z
UID:10000633-1793881800-1793886300@aosa.org
SUMMARY:"At Play" and "In Motion"
DESCRIPTION:Discover the magic of children “at play” and “in motion.”  Explore the power of movement elements and other ideas including children’s literature to promote playful learning in the music classroom.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/at-play-and-in-motion/
LOCATION:B21C
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171617Z
UID:10000634-1793881800-1793886300@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Processing Reader’s Theater Orff Style!
DESCRIPTION:Explore improvisation\, creativity\, and arts integration through children’s literature and Reader’s Theatre\, culminating in a performance that uses the Orff Schulwerk process to enrich storytelling through music\, movement\, and expression.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/processing-readers-theater-orff-style/
LOCATION:E10AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171815Z
UID:10000636-1793881800-1793886300@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Reveling with the Schulwerk Through the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Tara Clayburn is the Lower School Music & Movement Teacher at The Potomac School in McLean\, VA. She is a Teacher Educator for AOSA\, and presents professional development workshops frequently. She received her Orff-Schulwerk levels certification from The University of Kentucky\, and studied at the Orff-Institute in Salzburg Austria.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/reveling-with-the-schulwerk-through-the-seasons/
LOCATION:E11ABC
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171617Z
UID:10000635-1793881800-1793892600@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Expanding Aural Ranges with Chord Changes
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on activities that promote aural understanding of harmonic chord changes from four perspectives: Eurhythmics\, Kodály\, Orff Schulwerk\, and Music Learning Theory. Teachers who are members of the Alliance for Active Music Making and steeped in their respective pedagogies will lead hands-on lessons that include singing\, moving\, and playing instruments.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/expanding-aural-ranges-with-chord-changes/
LOCATION:E10CD
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260625T040731
CREATED:20260624T171816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171816Z
UID:10000637-1793887200-1793887200@aosa.org
SUMMARY:Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is for elected chapter officers and begins at 2:00 pm. Learn about how AOSA can support your chapter and network with other leaders.
URL:https://aosa.org/event/advisory-board-meeting/
LOCATION:E24AB
CATEGORIES:2026 Conference
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