Memphis Chapter AOSA

Linzie Mullins and I are on the docket this year for the AOSA Professional Learning Network series. AOSA members come check it out for free!

Check out this virtual opportunity from our friends in East TN!

Levels work is hungry work! Please support your colleagues and help give them an energy boost! Thanks, friends :)

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We are moving the end of year party! Please join us!

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AOSA will be hosting the next DEIA Open Meeting at 6 p.m. CST, on Sunday, 5 May, 2024.

This meeting will update members of the most current DEIA steps taken. The major portion of the meeting will focus on obtaining member input into DEIA training in general for membership, AOSA annual conference 2024 DEIA meeting/session topics, Affinity Group interest and any other topics members would like to raise.

The meeting serves as a forum for members to share their thoughts, suggestions, and actionable steps for the organization.

If you are not on the DEIA mailing list, and would like to attend please fill out this brief form for the Zoom Link for the meeting.

Zoom links for the meeting will be sent out on Friday 3 May and Saturday 4 May.

AOSA DEIA Interest Please fill in your information if you would like to be informed and/or attend open DEIA meetings or are interested in being part of an affinity group. If you have additional questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Manju Durairaj, Vice-President of DEIA, at [email protected], or Victor Lozada,...

*** party location change***

Moving location due to weather… The End of Year Party is almost here. Please be our guest and enjoy Swanky's Tacos. Bring your own beverages.
RSVP
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Workshop at Murray State University this weekend. Thanks Emily Ward Knight for letting us know!

Teachers, let your students know about this opportunity to try out Memphis Youth Chorale!

Chapter Share baking is complete! See you all tomorrow morning. Don’t forget to approach campus from the south!

Attention Members: the application for the Nancy Ferguson Scholarship to University of Memphis Orff Levels is now open.

You may apply to take or re-take Levels I, II, III or Masterclass. Applications are due April 15.

Nancy Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Application This memorial scholarship, honoring the amazing Nancy Ferguson, supports a dedicated MCAOSA member who wishes to attend a levels course at the University of Memphis. Applicants must meet the minimal requirements in order to be considered. Applicants should be members of MCAOSA/AOSA and should have c...

Bonus Workshop!!! Please come join us this weekend to hear ideas from our Memphis Orff Family! Saturday, April 6 9-1 at Campus School

PLEASE NOTE! Because of the street fair on Saturday, you will need to enter from either Southern or Walker to Zach Curlin on the south side of campus.

Happy birthday, Jos!

She’s here to help us develop these future Memphis musicians!! See you tomorrow! Dena is in the house!!!! 9 am, Campus School!

Dena is in the house!!!!! Come see us tomorrow morning at 9 am, Campus School!

Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Memphis Orff Summer Institute!
Come join us in the land of BBQ, Blues, and Orff-Schulwerk.
https://www.memphis.edu/scheidtsummer/orff/

Levels 1, 2, and 3
July 8 - 19, 2024
Level 1 - Dr. Ellen Koziel
Level 2 - Dena Byers
Level 3 - Dr. Michael Chandler
Movement - Ashley Brown Woodside
Recorder - Allen Moody

Masterclass
July 15 - 19, 2024
Dr. Martina Vasil and David Dockan
Popular Music and Orff Schulwerk
Explore the use of popular music with movement, ukulele, voice, and instruments through the Orff Schulwerk approach.

Chapter Share applications are due by February 1. Please submit your interest here!

Https://tinyurl.com/MemphisChapterShare

MCAOSA Chapter Share 2024 Chapter Share will be held April 6, 2024 from 9am-1pm at Campus School. Applicants must have completed Orff Level II to present original material to the chapter. Applicants looking to bring children for performance do not have that requirement, but you must email a short clip of your students perfor...

More pics from Saturday funday! 🎉🎶Thanks Karen Medley for sharing your gift. and to everyone that stayed and/or supported our Nancy Ferguson Scholarship Luncheon. The legacy lives on. 🎶🎵🥰

We were excited to have a special homecoming with Karen Medley at our chapter workshop today! Thank you to everyone that stayed and/or supported our Nancy Ferguson Scholarship Luncheon.

It’s a luncheon and auction Saturday coming up. Sign up to bring goodies https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20F0449ACA629A5F85-47325341-nacho See you there!

Check out our revised Winter/Spring Calendar!

New Workshop Dates, and a revised deadline for chapter share applications. Apply at Https://tinyurl.com/MemphisChapterShare

represented us well as the banner carrier!

Some Memphis Orff-fans in action at this year’s conference.

It was great seeing and playing with everyone at We’re excited to press play on this summer. See you soon!

Levels 1, 2, and 3 - July 8-19, 2024

Masterclass - July 15-19, 2024
Popular Music and Orff Schulwerk

It's here! If you supported MCAOSA by purchasing the monthly lesson packet, you should have received your email this afternoon. If not, please PM this account or message Betsy Carter.

If you want the lessons and did not yet sign up, you can do so here: https://square.link/u/xb4sSkSy

Save the date for an another great summer of Memphis Orff! Make your plans to come join us in the land of BBQ, Blues, and Orff Schulwerk.

Levels 1, 2, and 3
Level 1 - Dr. Ellen Koziel
Level 2 - Dena Byers
Level 3 - Dr. Michael Chandler
Movement - Ashley Brown Woodside
Recorder - Allen Moody

July 8 - 19, 2024
Masterclass
Dr. Martina Vasil and David Dockan
Popular Music and Orff Schulwerk
Explore the use of popular music with movement, ukulele, voice, and instruments through the Orff Schulwerk approach.

Going to conference this week? Don't forget your Orff901 gear (and some warm clothes, too! It's gonna be chilly!)

Thank you to all who donated items and all who bid on them! Today, we earned $1200 toward high-quality professional development for teachers and high-quality musical experiences for students! Memphis Symphony Orchestra Seize the ClayNovel MemphisBelltower Coffeehouse and Studio Desi Emison Allen Moody Linzie Mullins Betsy Carter Lane Pellew Ellen Koziel Creation Press

Congratulations Julius Dabbs, recipient of the 2023 Wincle Sterling AOSA Conference Scholarship!