Each year, AOSA approves comprehensive Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Courses throughout the United States. These courses develop adult learners’ musicianship, creativity, and teaching strategies through pedagogy, recorder, and movement, providing practical skills and knowledge that enhance classroom instruction with children. When you complete an approved Level III course, you are eligible for the AOSA Certificate of Completion which may count for graduate-level credit.
Read on to learn more about the program, or view our AOSA Teacher Education Courses Handbook. Not convinced? Learn more about the importance of continuing your Orff Schulwerk education. For any additional questions or concerns, please check out our FAQs or email [email protected].
Interested in taking courses and getting certified?
AOSA Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Courses are available nationwide, and are a great way for participants to satisfy professional development requirements or even earn graduate credit.
To register, view the spreadsheet below (or open it here) and contact the hosting institution directly for enrollment information. Interested in attending but don’t have the resources? Read more about advocating for attending an AOSA Teacher Education Course.
Help shape the program as a Course Director
Course Directors play a vital role in AOSA Teacher Education Courses by organizing course logistics and serving as advocates for the Orff Schulwerk approach. These course directors must maintain active AOSA membership and work closely with instructors and institutions to coordinate successful professional development experiences.
Course Director Resources
- Starting an AOSA Approved Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Course
- Become an AOSA Industry Member for further benefits
- 2026 AOSA Teacher Education Course Approval Form
- Letter Template for Level Course Participation
- Successful completion of Level III indicates Orff Schulwerk Certification. Candidates should apply with AOSA for this certification.
- Sample Schedules – Sample schedules for courses including only a Level I, Levels I and II, or Levels I, II, and III. The intent is to provide a template for course directors as they plan instruction.
- View all approved Teacher Educators
- Get in touch with local chapter leaders & treasurers