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2023-2024 DOSA Workshops



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September 16, 2023: Kate Bright
Elemental Musical Adventures: Composing and Creating with Your Students

Let's on on an adventure! In this workshop, we will explore the world of the Orff process and find new ways to sing, say, move and play. Experience different ways of inspiring musical creativity by using children's literature, movement, and manipulatives you may already have at your school.


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October 14, 2023: Cyndee Giebler
Mining the Volumes
The Music for Children Volumes contain many hidden gems. Unearth these treasures with a variety of experiences that are child centered and artistic. Sing, dance, and play your way through this virtual gold mine!


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November 1-4, 2023
AOSA National Conference: Albuquerque, NM


Come and take part in a whirlwind of learning and collaboration. The national conference offers endless opportunities to expand your professional learning while connecting with music educators and enjoying new and old friendships from around the country.


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February 10, 2024: DOSA Chapter Share
From Storybook to Stage
Books open up new worlds of learning. At this workshop, we will visit a Detroit gem, Source Booksellers, to find inspiration and collaborate to create new lessons inspired by books within the bookstore, right in Midtown!


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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!


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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.

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Location:

Workshops will be held at:

Wayne State University, Choir Room
Old Main, 4841 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Enter Building on W. Hancock St.

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All workshops are held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
​Registration begins at 8:30 AM

Parking is available on Cass Ave, near Blimpie subs)
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Fees:

AOSA Member Fee 
  • AOSA - $94

​DOSA Member Fees
  • AOSA Member Series (all 5 workshops) - $140
  • Non-AOSA Member Series - $175
  • AOSA Retiree Series - $50
  • AOSA Member Single Workshop- $50​​
  • Non-AOSA Member Single Workshop - $60
  • ​Retired Member Single Workshop - $10 
  • ​Full-Time Student - Free

SCECHs
  • $10 for 4 clock hours, please pay online or on-site

DOSA accepts cash or check only for on-site registration
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Past Workshops

2021-2022 Workshops

Chapter Share: February 2020

Josh Southard: October 2019
Brian Hiller: September 2019

Aimee Pfitzner: May 2019

Brian Burnett: April 2019

Ashleigh Lore: March 2019
50th Anniversary Chapter Share: February 2019
James Mader: October 2018

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Email: detroitorff@gmail.com
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