The Detroit Orff Schulwerk Association is a professional organization for music educators that promotes the teachings of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. DOSA is a local chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association that was founded in 1969. In our 50 years of service, Detroit Orff has provided a professional learning community for music educators to collaborate, network, sing, dance, and play. DOSA offers five workshops every school year, bringing in some of the best clinicians in the country.
Upcoming Workshops:
Our Most Recent Workshops:
April 20, 2024: Chelsea Cook
Orffin' Around! Use the everyday rhythms of life to make connections between diverse learners and the Orff classroom. This workshop will explore strategies to create fun arrangements that your students will love! Learn how to utilize play party games and improvisation to reach students in the urban setting. |
March 9, 2024: Lisa Odom
There's No Place Like Home: Playing with Improvisation Let's explore creative approaches to improvising in the elementary music classroom using speech, movement and instruments. Come ready to think outside the box! |