AOSA NEWS
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AOSA seek applicants for Professional Development Curriculum Developer – March 13, 2025
AOSA Announces 2024 NBT Election Results – January 29, 2025
The Orff Echo is soliticting submissions for the Winter 2026 issue: "Community" – January 29, 2025
AOSA seek applicants for Professional Development Curriculum Developer The American Orff-Schulwerk Association seeks applicants for the following paid position: Professional Development Curriculum Developer(s) – begin September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This position requires collaboration with a team of developers to create a hybrid asynchronous/synchronous module geared toward individuals new to Orff Schulwerk, including college students, music education professors and instructors. 2-4 developers will be hired. Applicants must possess higher education experience and Orff Schulwerk certification. Teacher educator approval is preferred.
To apply, please complete the Professional Development Curriculum Developer application including a curriculum vitae/resume and sample curriculum design. The deadline for application is April 11, 2025.
AOSA Announces the 2024 National Board of Trustees Election Results The Leadership Development and Nominations Committee of AOSA is pleased to announce the results of our 2024 National Board of Trustees election. We would like to thank all members who were on the ballot for their willingness to serve AOSA and participation in the election process. Congratulations to the following new board members who begin their position July 1, 2025.
- Region III: Michelle McCarver
- Region IV: Vicki Raisley
- Region V: Becky Burdett
- Region VI: Chris Powers
- President Elect: Connie Van Engen
- Treasurer: Karen Petty
The Orff Echo is soliticting submissions for the Winter 2026 issue: "Community" The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Winter 2026 issue. The featured topic is “Community.” The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2025.
Perhaps even more important than what music educators teach is who is being taught and who is teaching. When we acknowledge the lived experiences of all people in the classroom, we create a community grounded in respect. We invite educators to share their perspectives on the importance of individuals, groups, and cultures in music learning.
We invite various types of submissions such as (1) philosophical and theoretical work reflecting
the application of the Schulwerk; (2) interpretation and adaptation of Orff and Keetman’s pedagogical techniques for music and other teachings; (3) empirical and/or historical research related to Orff Schulwerk; (4) articles that support AOSA’s diversity statement. We encourage writers to consider the following questions:
- How do we invite students to share who they are and use this information to plan deeply engaging lessons?
- How can we use Orff Schulwerk to foster a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities, in order to create a supportive classroom community?
- What is the importance of who is teaching, and how do educators’ identities inform their instruction?
- How can AOSA and Orff Schulwerk practitioners support underrepresented communities and increase their visibility?
- Is there a person, group of people, or organization that the AOSA membership should know?
- Who are we as the AOSA community, and who might we become?
The Orff Echo Editorial Board is always interested in original research and informative articles covering all aspects of the Schulwerk and music education, such as movement, play, singing, assessment, and curricular planning. Our format allows for submissions dedicated to your area of interest in addition to our featured topic. Please contact Ian Cicco ([email protected]), Austin Cooper ([email protected]), or Kelly A. Poquette ([email protected]) with submissions or questions regarding the Winter 2026 issue, “Community.” For general questions about The Orff Echo, send inquiries to Linda Hines ([email protected]). Articles can be submitted through the Echo Articles Submission Portal at bit.ly/echosubmission.