American River Orff-Schulwerk Association

American River Orff-Schulwerk Association AROSA, a non-profit music organization, is a chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.

We believe that learning about music — learning to sing and play, to hear and understand, to move and create — should be a joyful experience.

05/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for workshops this season! We’ve loved learning, creating, and growing together as a music ed community, and we hope to see you again next season.

A huge thank you to our incredible guest presenters, Dr. Martina Vasil () and Thom Borden, along with the amazing local educators who shared their expertise during our Chapter Share. Your ideas and inspiration made this season so special.

We’d love to hear from you! What workshop ideas made it back to your classroom? What was a win with your students? What topics or experiences would you like to see next season?

Share your feedback using the form in our bio — your input helps us make next season even better.

Another 🎶 Meet Your Chapter Board🎶 as we head into our final workshop of the season—and get ready to elect a new Executi...
04/17/2026

Another 🎶 Meet Your Chapter Board🎶 as we head into our final workshop of the season—and get ready to elect a new Executive Board!

Today we’re celebrating Jess Suderman, one of our incredible Members-at-Large 💛
A true creative spirit, Jess brings heart, movement, and joy into every space she’s in. She can make anyone crack a smile after a tough day!

If you get the chance, be sure to say hi and tap into her brain… it’s full of ideas!

Join us for our final workshop on April 18th at Tim’s Music—we’d love to connect with you!

🔗 Details & registration in bio

Grab your ukuleles and recorders, our final workshop is just around the corner!We are beyond thrilled to welcome Dr. Mar...
04/12/2026

Grab your ukuleles and recorders, our final workshop is just around the corner!

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Dr. Martina Vasil () for our final workshop of the season. Come learn from one of the best on Saturday, April 18th at Tim’s Music.

Ever wonder how the “informal” learning styles of your students’ favorite pop stars can actually fit into your classroom? Dr. Vasil is diving deep into the bridge between popular music and the Orff-Keetman approach, showing us how to make modern learning feel like second nature.

What to bring:
Your Ukulele
Your Recorder
Your best energy!

Don’t miss this chance to end the season with fresh ideas and a lot of fun. Registration link in our bio. See you there!

OrffKeetman

Countdown is on: just one week until our final workshop of the season! ⏳🎶Before we head into elections, we’re continuing...
04/12/2026

Countdown is on: just one week until our final workshop of the season! ⏳🎶

Before we head into elections, we’re continuing our 🎶Meet Your Chapter Board🎶 series to highlight the incredible people behind our mission. Today, we’re celebrating our Chapter President, Stephanie! 🌟

Stephanie isn’t just a leader; she’s a dedicated educator who has a unique gift for blending different pedagogies to meet every student exactly where they are.

Swipe to learn more about Stephanie! ➡️

Want to connect in person? Join us for our next workshop on April 18th at Tim’s Music—we’d love to see you there!

🔗 Details & registration in bio.

We’re back with more of 🎶Meet Your Chapter Board 🎶 just before we head into Spring Break! 🌸Meet Jamie Jun (who brings th...
03/18/2026

We’re back with more of 🎶Meet Your Chapter Board 🎶 just before we head into Spring Break! 🌸

Meet Jamie Jun (who brings the fun), our Past President extraordinaire! With enough energetic and adventurous spirit to spare, her guidance as Past President to our chapter has been instrumental (no pun intended) to our organization.

We hope you get the chance to chat with her many passions, and how her commitment to social justice and culturally responsive teaching inspires her practice and community. Although, she may invite out for a social dance session first! 💃🏻

Stay tuned as we continue spotlighting each of our board members, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at who we are and what inspires our work.

Want to connect in person? Join us for our next workshop on April 18th at Tim’s Music - we’d love to see you there!

🔗 Details & registration in bio

REMINDER: Thom Borden is coming to present for AROSA on Saturday, February 28th at Tim’s Music! Registration opens at 8:...
02/14/2026

REMINDER: Thom Borden is coming to present for AROSA on Saturday, February 28th at Tim’s Music! Registration opens at 8:30, Workshop from 9am-12pm.

We will explore a variety of rhymes, movement activities, and familiar stories, along with the Music for Children Volumes. Activities will blend both the Orff pedagogy and the Kodaly process in a sequenced approach that engages students.

Link in bio with registration information.

Happy 2026! We’re back with more of 🎶 Meet Your Chapter Board 🎶Meet the incredible Dorie, one of our Members-at-Large! C...
01/18/2026

Happy 2026! We’re back with more of 🎶 Meet Your Chapter Board 🎶

Meet the incredible Dorie, one of our Members-at-Large! Cool, collected, and laidback, Dorie is also a passionate advocate for elementary music education within the broader professional community. Her many interests shine through in the music room, where she brings creativity, curiosity, and thoughtful connections into her teaching. We hope you get the chance to chat with her about the inspiring ways she weaves diverse subjects into her classroom—you’ll quickly see just how creative she is!

Stay tuned as we continue spotlighting each of our board members, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at who we are and what inspires our work.

🎶 Want to connect in person? Join us for our next workshop on February 28th at Tim’s Music — we’d love to see you there!
🔗 Details & registration in bio

11/24/2025

Just a small snippet of the many connections we made at AOSA National Conference in Kentucky! 🏇There weren’t enough photos or videos to capture all the amazing moments. We are thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow, while making meaningful friendships along the way.

A special shoutout to our very own Jamie Jun, who presented at conference this year!!! More photos and videos to come 🥰

11/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to our Chapter Share! We are looking forward to singing, playing, and moving with you again in February. Thom Borden is a presenter you don’t want to miss! Mark your calendars now for February 28th and register using the link in our bio.

🌱 From little seeds to mountain peaks — we’re exploring All Things Orff at our Chapter Share NEXT WEEKEND! 🏔️Join us for...
11/08/2025

🌱 From little seeds to mountain peaks — we’re exploring All Things Orff at our Chapter Share NEXT WEEKEND! 🏔️

Join us for a hands-on workshop full of movement, music, and creativity inspired by nature, weather, and play. 🎶✨

Register on site beginning at 8:30am, or by using the link in our bio!

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6818 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Carmichael, CA
95608

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