About AOSA
The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a professional organization of educators dedicated to the creative music and movement approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman.
Our Mission is:
AOSA’s Core Values direct the work of staff, the National Board of Trustees, and the membership of AOSA.
There are 96 local chapters of AOSA offering frequent opportunities to network and participate in professional development. AOSA members receive a subscription to our publications, are eligible for scholarships and grants, and have on-line access to classroom resources and other member benefits.
Our Mission is:
- to demonstrate the value of Orff Schulwerk and promote its widespread use;
- to support the professional development of our members; and,
- to inspire and advocate for the creative potential of all learners.
AOSA’s Core Values direct the work of staff, the National Board of Trustees, and the membership of AOSA.
There are 96 local chapters of AOSA offering frequent opportunities to network and participate in professional development. AOSA members receive a subscription to our publications, are eligible for scholarships and grants, and have on-line access to classroom resources and other member benefits.
Why join AOSA?
Join AOSA to form associations with other talented arts educators who continue to seek professional renewal and growth in the same atmosphere of playful spontaneity and musical discovery that your students will experience in the Orff Schulwerk classroom. Benefits of membership include:
- Exclusive Web Access to the AOSA Resource Library: lesson ideas · videos · articles · and more!
- Professional Development: national conference – members save hundreds on registration · digital mentorship program · on-line professional learning community
- Grants/Scholarships: professional development · classroom instruments · research · creative projects
- Networking: national conference sessions and events · AOSA’s social media presence
- Professional Publications: AOSA Journal, The Orff Echo · publishing opportunities: articles, research, book reviews
Categories of AOSA Membership
Category |
Dues as of September 12, 2021 |
Regular Membership |
$94.00 |
Three-Year Regular Membership |
$244.00 |
Student Membership with The Orff Echo* |
$30.00 |
Online Student Membership** |
FREE (Or register through CTO) |
Retired Membership*** |
$64.00 |
* Available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students; copy of student ID and proof of full-time status required. (Note: On-line enrollment for Student Membership may not be processed via a mobile device at this time.)
** No subscription to The Orff Echo; available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students; copy of student ID and proof of full-time status required. (Note: Enrollment for On-line Student Membership may not be processed via a mobile device at this time.)
*** Available to those at least age 55 and retired
** No subscription to The Orff Echo; available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students; copy of student ID and proof of full-time status required. (Note: Enrollment for On-line Student Membership may not be processed via a mobile device at this time.)
*** Available to those at least age 55 and retired
Texas Chapters of AOSA
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Capital Area Orff 22-23 Workshops:September 17, 2022: Chris Judah-Lauder
January 21, 2023: Chapter Share March 25, 2023: David Row |
Heart of Texas Orff 22-23 Workshops:October 8, 2022: Darla Meek
January 28, 2023: Chapter Share April 15, 2023: Lauren Summa |
North Texas Orff 22-23 Workshops:August 20, 2022: Tonya McKenna, Erica Rocha, and Jessica Grant
September 24, 2022: Brandi Price January 28, 2023: Felipe, Kim, Kathy, and Angela March 25, 2023: Ashley Brown Woodside 9 |
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Rio Grande Valley Orff 22-23 Workshops:TBA
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Texas Gulf Coast Orff 22-23 Workshops:August 13, 2022: Natasha Thurmon
October 8, 2022: Lorelei Batisla-ong January 7, 2023: Jay Broeker March 4, 2023: Chapter Share |
Wild Horse Desert Orff 22-23 Workshops:TBA
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