Consistency with the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.

The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a professional organization of music and movement educators dedicated to the creative teaching approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. We are joined by our belief that learning about music - learning to sing and play, to hear and understand, to move and create - should be an active and joyful experience. Our mission is:

To demonstrate the value of Orff Schulwerk and promote its widespread use.
To support the professional development of our members.
To provide a forum for the continued growth and development of Orff Schulwerk that reflects the diversity in contemporary American society.

Alabama Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association

Organization Purpose

The purpose of this organization is to stimulate and develop enthusiasm and support for Orff-Schulwerk among children, educators, businesses, and community members.

1. To provide educational opportunities and aesthetic experiences in the Orff-Schulwerk principles of music educators and other interested persons.
2. To inform members of workshops, seminars, conferences, courses and other available resources which utilize the Orff-Schulwerk principles.
3. To focus on current issues, view, and philosophies of Orff-Schulwerk principles and its relevance to American education.