IOSA MISSION STATEMENT: “The mission of the Idaho Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association is to promote the use of Orff Schulwerk and corresponding artistic approaches as a foundation to improve the excellence of music education in Idaho. Teacher enrichment shall be provided through quality workshops and professional networking.”
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, a State-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, a State-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
October 4th-5th: Tim Wiegand |
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A Mix of Folk and Fun!
For this workshop I will be presenting a continuation of my 2022 National Conference session titled "Folk at Heart". In this workshop you can expect to walk away with several practical, creative classroom lessons and games built around classic folk material, which will energize and motivate your students to participate like never before. Each activity is intended to engage the student’s musical motor skills, as we have seen their decline due to online learning and an obsession with technology in the home. Along the way Tim will share some great percussion techniques, classroom management ideas, and give examples of incorporating technology into your lessons.
Location: TBA Time: 9:00-4:00
For this workshop I will be presenting a continuation of my 2022 National Conference session titled "Folk at Heart". In this workshop you can expect to walk away with several practical, creative classroom lessons and games built around classic folk material, which will energize and motivate your students to participate like never before. Each activity is intended to engage the student’s musical motor skills, as we have seen their decline due to online learning and an obsession with technology in the home. Along the way Tim will share some great percussion techniques, classroom management ideas, and give examples of incorporating technology into your lessons.
Location: TBA Time: 9:00-4:00
February 22nd: Deb Navin
Getting Serious About Play: Curriculum and Assessment
Play is the work of childhood, and music is naturally playful! Come and see how play-based music instruction can promote a variety of curricular goals and help with assessment. This workshop highlights fun games for teaching content and assessing student learning in grades PreK through 5th Grade.
Location: TBA Time: 9:00-4:00
Play is the work of childhood, and music is naturally playful! Come and see how play-based music instruction can promote a variety of curricular goals and help with assessment. This workshop highlights fun games for teaching content and assessing student learning in grades PreK through 5th Grade.
Location: TBA Time: 9:00-4:00
April 5th: Chapter Share
Location: TBA Time: 9:00-4:00
American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference
November 13-16, 2024
Des Moines, IA
This year's conference will be help in Des Moines, IA. You can check out the AOSA website to learn more about this amazing experience.
Scholarship Information
The Idaho Orff-Schulwerk Association offers scholarships for levels courses, the national conference, and AOSA membership fees. For more information on scholarships visit our scholarships page and see below for more information on levels teacher trainings below.
Instrument Loan Program
Through some very generous donations, the "Treasures" part of the Idaho Orff Chapter has put together sets of Orff instruments, guitars, ukes, and hand drums that are available for lending out to music teachers in Idaho! Fill out an application to be selected. New applications are up for the 2024/2025 school year!
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The board is currently looking to fill the role of President Elect and Web Master on the board. We are also looking for volunteers willing to shadow and learn what the board discusses, plans for future workshops, and who are willing to assist in minor roles. Click the link below to contact the board and let them know you are interested in learning more.
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