Professional Development in Orff Schulwerk
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Workshops
We offer 3-4 workshops per year, on Saturdays from 9:00-1:30. Every other year in lieu of our spring workshop we hold a 3-day Mini Conference in scenic Carmel Valley. Our world-class presenters and master teachers share material embodying the philosophy of Orff Schulwerk that can be directly applied to classroom experiences. Our workshops provide models for new ways of learning while refreshing the creative spirit and encouraging dialogue and reflection with other like-minded educators.
AOSA has instituted a new Unified Fee Structure. Now, you must join AOSA in order to be a member of NCAOSA. Anyone can still attend local workshops, but only members of AOSA will be considered NCAOSA members and receive national & local membership benefits.
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Health & Safety
- Please do not attend if you are sick.
- If you have symptoms related to allergies and would like to attend, please wear a tightly fitting KN95 mask.
- If you have recently had a fever and have tested covid negative, please be sure to be fever free for 24 hours without medication before attending.
- Please contact us for a refund if you have already paid for a workshop or membership and are unable to attend due to illness.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing and shoes for movement
- Lunch or snack and water bottle
- Writing utensil
- Soprano recorder if you have one (optional)
- Cash, check, or credit card (optional)
Please note
- Register on-site from 8:30-9:00 (or online in advance)
- We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment
- Coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided
- Workshops are for adults only, and childcare is not available
- Video recording is NOT allowed at any time
- Unobtrusive audio recording may be permitted (ask instructor for permission)
- There will be one longer or two short breaks
- Materials may be available for purchase (books, DVDs, instruments, etc.)
- A donation table (Freecycle) for teaching materials will be set up. If you bring items to donate, please take any remaining materials with you at the end of the workshop.
Contact our Registrar with questions regarding registration
Masterclasses
We occasionally offer masterclasses for experienced Orff educators who want a deeper experience with our presenters. Masterclasses have limited enrollment and a separate registration fee from our membership fee. We strongly recommend registering early, as space is limited. Registration for masterclasses opens at our fall workshop of the year.
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes for movement
- Water and snack
- Writing utensil
- Soprano recorder if you have one (optional)
Please note:
- There is NO on-site registration
- Class size is limited to 25 attendees
- Orff Level II certification or higher is required
- Bring your own snacks and water
- Workshops are for adults only, and childcare is not available
- Video recording is NOT allowed at any time
Contact our Registrar with questions regarding registration
Biennial Mini Conference
Every other year we offer a 3-day Mini Conference and retreat in beautiful Carmel Valley. Housing is available on-site in shared dormitories, and all meals are included in the cost of registration.
Registration for the Mini Conference begins at our fall workshop
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes for movement
- Water bottle and snacks (BYOB)
- Writing utensil
- Soprano recorder if you have one (optional)
- Cash, check, or credit card (optional)
- Other instruments (optional)
Please note:
- 6 buffet-style meals are provided: Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
- Workshops are for adults only, and childcare is not available
- Video recording is NOT allowed at any time
Contact our Registrar with questions regarding registration