Wyoming Chapter AOSA Workshop 2017-18


Wyoming-AOSA


to find quality material for your students? Are you looking for a place to feel refreshed and ready to teach again? If you have felt any of these feelings, then look no further than the Wyoming Orff Schulwerk chapter! They host three weekend conferences per school year and bring in clinicians from all over the country.


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Mark your calendars now for these exciting workshops!


Guest Association News Hilary Gore


AOSA Wyoming Secretary


August 11-12 (Fri. & Sat.), 2017 Fri. & Sat. - 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM


Warren Ainley


October 14, 2017 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


Melin Nelson is not only an Orff Levels teacher but also has experience using the Dalcroze and Kodaly methods. She teaches K-5 music at St. Paul Academy and Summit School in St. Paul, MN, where she is also the Assistant Principal. Beth frequently presents workshops at the local, regional, and national level, and is a founding member of the adult performing ensemble Schulfunk. Her background includes experience as an early childhood teacher, artist in residence, and trained dancer.


UW and PTSB credit applied for - must attend both days for UW credit The AOSA Mission is:


The Power of One/Listen Up and Move Cheyenne, WY 82009


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 is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive UW and PTSB credit applied for - must also attend Beth Nelson for UW credit In August, the Wyoming Orff Schulwerk chapter had the


pleasure of hosting John Feierabend, the creator of Conversational Solfege. Within two days, Dr. Feierabend walked the attendees through his approach to teaching K-5 students along with different games and quick student assessments. Many fun prizes were handed out with the grand prize, donated from Hill Music and worth $160, given to the lucky Louise Fritz for winning the Facebook post drawing.


there are two upcoming conferences you won’t want to miss! On October 14th, Warren Ainley will be in Cheyenne. Mr. Ainley has been teaching for 30 years and specializes in using children’s literature and poetry in the music classroom. Warren is currently teaching in Camas, Washington, a suburb of Vancouver. He is an active Orff-Schulwerk and movement presenter at local, regional, and national conferences.


On April 14th, Beth Melin Nelson will be in Casper. Ms. Fall 2017 | www.wyomea.org


Beth Melin Nelson From Seed to Bloom:


April 14, 2018 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


UW and PTSB credit applied for - must also attend Warren Ainley for UW credit Hopefully you didn’t miss Dr. Feierabend, but if you did,


For registration & 2017-18 membership materials please contact: AOSA Wyoming Chapter c/o Mary Ann Fritz 5725 Blue Bluff, Cheyenne, WY 82009 maryafritz@aol.com (307) 638-1435


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membership, promoting an understanding of issues of diversity and inclusion, and providing teaching and learning resources that respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of all.


Wyoming is one of 96 local chapters of AOSA offering


Growing Creativity and Skill through Music and Movement Casper, WY 82601


frequent opportunities to network and participate in professional development. AOSA members receive a subscription to publications, are eligible for scholarships and grants, and have on-line access to classroom resources and other member benefits. Contact maryafritz@aol.com for more information. Follow the Wyoming Chapter of Orff Schulwerk on Facebook: Wyoming 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.


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