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Membership Categories
To accommodate the needs of our diverse community, AOSA offers the following membership options:
| Category | Dues as of July 1, 2011 |
| Regular Membership | $85.00 |
| Three-Year Regular Membership |
$215.00 |
| Student Membership* | $35.00 |
| Retired Membership** | $56.00 |
| Music Industry Member | $120.00 |
For all memberships outside of the U.S., an additional $30.00 shipping surcharge will be added for each year purchased to cover international postage charges.
*Available to full-time students with a copy of current Student ID and proof of full-time status.
**Available to those at least age 55 and retired.
Libraries and Institutions may purchase subscriptions of The Orff Echo at the following rates.
Type of subcription |
Rate |
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One copy subscription |
$50.00 |
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Two copy subscription |
$80.00 |
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Three copy subscription |
$100.00 |
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| Contact AOSA Headquarters for more information. | ||
Membership Benefits Include:
• The Orff Echo – Each AOSA member receives this highly regarded, quarterly journal loaded with articles, reviews, tools and ideas for the Orff Schulwerk community. It’s a must read for every Orff Schulwerk practitioner.
• Reverberations - This quarterly online newsletter keeps AOSA's members informed on projects, conferences, local chapter events and activities of the National Board of Trustees.
• Scholarships and Research Grants - Funds are available for study, research and special projects exclusively for AOSA members.
• The AOSA Video Library - Members may borrow recordings of master teachers presenting workshop sessions from an extensive and expanding collection.
• Orff Schulwerk Professional Development Information - AOSA establishes criteria for Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training courses offered at universities and colleges throughout the country. The AOSA-approved course listing is posted on the AOSA website within the Professional Development area.
• Employment Information - AOSA Headquarters collects and distributes information regarding Orff Schulwerk teaching positions throughout the U.S.
• The Annual AOSA National Conference - AOSA conferences are exciting, inspiring, educational and joyful! They feature nationally and internationally recognized master teachers in participatory workshop sessions. AOSA members receive discounted registration options.
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Our mission is: 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.