Reverberations: Teachers Teaching Teachers is a weekly, online publication available to members that publishes models of best practice from Orff Schulwerk classrooms in the form of lesson ideas, student-tested teaching strategies, articles related to classroom applications, and more.
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List of Reverberations Articles
Back to Basics: Curriculum in an Orff Schulwerk Classroom
This article shares a resource, written by Arvida Steen, that serves as a practical guide to help Orff Schulwerk inspired teachers think about structuring a curriculum and planning lessons.
Using Collaboration to Build Classroom Community
Lessons that invite children to work together on problem solving can help build community within your classroom. This article shares practical, student tested strategies for successful cooperative learning opportunities.
Songs and Singing Games: Music Teacher as Music Researcher
This article shares ways in which teachers can research music so that we can respectfully and appropriately represent cultures with which we are unfamiliar.
In Praise of Pencils
Sing a four part canon in celebration of freshly sharpened pencils at the start of a school year.
Classroom Management: Structuring a Positive Learning Environment
Three articles offer models for approaching classroom management through positive, structured learning environments that foster creativity while reducing stress and negativity.
Starting Over: Reflections on New Beginnings
An Orff Schulwerk teacher reflects on the challenges that came with moving to a new school in a new community. She shares lessons learned from the experience along with wisdom about how to engage in self-care and face hard situations with grace.
AOSA Professional Learning Networks
An annotated list of current PLNs that are archived in the Resource Library.
Why Attend Local Chapter Workshops?
Chapters of AOSA all over the country offer professional development workshops throughout the year. These events provide opportunities to learn new ways to bring Orff Schulwerk to your classroom and network with like-minded teachers.
2023 Convention of the International Orff-Schulwerk Forum Salzburg
The AOSA Executive Director shares impressions from the 2023 Convention of the International Orff-Schulwerk Forum Salzburg.
AOSA Podcasts for Summer Listening
Discover the AOSA Podcast Series…learn about what AOSA is doing for you and learn from AOSA distinguished members.
Building Community
Working together in community is a core part of the experience in an Orff Schulwerk classroom. These resources model ways to build community in your classroom and as a life skill.
2022 Conference Videos
Annotated set of videos from the 2022 AOSA Professional Development
Conference in Kansas City, MO. Most videos also include session notes.