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Reverberations
Newsletter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association   Fall 2008 Volume 8, No. 1

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Patschwerk of Possibilities
By Jessie Vance and Diane Sabourin, National Conference Chairs
Patschwerk of Possibilities is layered with a mosaic of general sessions, concerts and evening sessions that are stitched together for your enjoyment and enlightenment. Committees under the guidance of Local Conference Chairs Jane Hoch and Noreen Hofmann have been … read more …

A Special Thank You
By Lisa Lashley
Each year, AOSA lends ten sets of Orff instruments to local music teachers between AOSA national conferences. For the 2007-2008 school year, teachers in the Charlotte area received the instruments following the 2007 AOSA National Conference in San Jose. Here is a letter … read more …

You’re Invited! Help AOSA Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary!
Join President Jo Ella Hug and friends old and new at the Blues in the Night Banquet for a grand dinner buffet, birthday cake and dancing to the sound of the Doug Burns Band as we celebrate 40 years of active, joyful music-making and movement with the Orff Schulwerk approach. … read more …

Don’t miss the President’s Panel at 2008 AOSA National Conference in Charlotte --
Survival: Yours, mine ours. Mission: To create the future in music education
Georgia A. Newlin, Organization of American Kodály Educators;
Barbara Geer, President, MENC;
Judy Bond, Alliance for Active Music Making;
Leslie Timmons, American Recorder Society;
Kathy Thomson, Dalcroze Society of America;
Jo Ella Hug, moderator, President, AOSA

First North American Alliance Award of Recognition
Announced By Carolyn Tower and Wilma Salzman, North American Alliance Committee
On Saturday, April 26, 2008, at the Carl Orff Canada National Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, the first North American Alliance (NAA) Award of Recognition was presented to Doreen Hall of Toronto, Ontario. In a formal ceremony which took place at the evening banquet, Wilma … read more …

NBT Welcomes Newly Elected Members
The AOSA National Board of Trustees recently welcomed newly elected Recording Secretary Kay Lehto and Regional Representatives Judy Sapegin (Region I), Paula Van Houten (Region II), Sally Trenfield (Region III) and Amy Fenton (Region VI). Sue Mueller was appointed as … read more …

Visit the AOSA Boutique
We’re fueled with materials to help you teach! Games and manipulatives such as Rhythm Twister and Note Catch • Bid on silent auction items including hand-made quilts • Props like “Carolina Chords” (stretch bands) or Ribbon Wands • Lesson plan ideas • Materials from presenters including Randy DeLelles and … read more …

In Memoriam: Wilhelm Keller 1920 – 2008
By Jaree Hall, Contributing Editor
Members of our community were saddened by the loss of Professor Wilhelm Keller on June 4, 2008. He was invited by Carl Orff to join the faculty at the newly established Orff Institute in 1962. Keller and Orff, along with Gunild Keetman, Barbara Haselbach and Hermann Regner … read more …

Industry News: Zoom to the Exhibitor’s Extravaganza!
By Linda Agnello, Contributing Editor
Be among the first to see what delights the exhibitors have brought for you to take home to your classroom! In Charlotte, the Exhibit Hall opens at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 12. New and familiar classroom instruments, storybooks, recordings, print materials and more … read more …

Chapter News
By Charles Palella, Contributing Editor
Linda Ahlstedt, a lifetime member of the Greater Rochester Chapter (NY) has announced her retirement effective July, 2008. Linda, Past President of AOSA (1999-2001), is a long-time supporter and friend of GRAOSA. She is also active in the Pittsburgh Golden Triangle (PA) … read more …

From the Executive Director
By Katharine P. Johnson, Executive Director
This is an exciting time for AOSA! We are celebrating 40 years of service to active, joyful music and movement educators. As we mark this milestone, we realize the importance of building the infrastructure that will support AOSA into the next 40 years and beyond. We are … read more …

Making a Difference: Grant Recipients Say Thank You
Each year AOSA grants thousands of dollars to deserving members through its scholarship funds. Below are letters written by recipients to inspire us all. For more information about contributing to any of the AOSA scholarship, research and endowment funds, visit our Web … read more …

Recorder Corner: Tips on Choosing a Recorder (from the American Recorder Society)
By Leslie Timmons, Co-Chair of the Joint AOSA/ARS Committee
The American Recorder Society brochure, “Tips on Choosing a Recorder,” was compiled from articles that originally appeared in the journal, The American Recorder. For more detailed information, refer to these articles: “Opening Measures (Frances Blaker, January, 1997) … read more …

Lesson Ideas: Having Fun with “Hot Cross Buns”
By Diane D. Whitney, Tallahassee Florida; Column Coordinated by Sarah Bright, Contributing Ed.
Most children have learned “Hot Cross Buns” somewhere along the line. If they don’t know it, they pick it up quickly and play it with glee! Here are two fun activities I have used with this tune using recorders and barred instruments: (1) Prepare students for making sharp … read more …

Thank You, Sarah Bright
Reverberations Contributing Editor Sarah Bright served as Contributing Editor for a three-year term that was completed on June 30, 2008. She served as “Lesson Ideas” and “DIY: Improvised Solutions” Editor and thanks to her diligence and pursuit of excellence, readers have had quality lessons and strategies … read more …

Happy Birthday, Sarah Goldstein!
By Linda Lunbeck, Longmont, Colorado
Sarah Goldstein, Orff Schulwerk pioneer and Mid-Atlantic Chapter founder, turns 100 years old on October 12, 2008! For more on Sarah and her contributions to the early years of AOSA, see the Winter 2006 issue of The Orff Echo and the February 2006 Reverberations. Sarah may be … read more …

What’s New
By Linda Agnello, Contributing Editor
Items described in this issue are I’ve Got to Play! by Tim Brophy, and S.O.S. Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner published by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.; Simply Speaking by Sue Mueller, published by Beatin’ Path Publications, Ltd.; In the Beginning – 6 Songs for the Beginning Recorder Player by Don Muro, published by J. D. Wall Publishing Company. read more …

Research Poster Session
Orff Schulwerk related research is alive and well as demonstrated by the list of Posters that will be on display at the 2008 AOSA National Conference in Charlotte. Visit with researchers and peruse their displays. The Research Poster Session is scheduled for Friday afternoon from … read more …

2008-2009 Chapter Workshop Calendar
The alliance between local chapters and the national organization affords members the opportunity to learn from outstanding teachers of the Schulwerk from across the country. No other organization has members who so freely share their knowledge and expertise as do the … read more …

Check out Conference Notes in the Members Only section prior to attending conference. Several presenters are providing notes for you to print out before you leave for conference. If you have registered for Hobey Ford’s puppetry session, there is a 17-page … read more …

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