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Hawai'i Orff Schulwerk Association Music and Movement Education For ALL Hawai'i's Children An organization of Hawai'i teachers and administrators dedicated to bringing the joy of music to Hawai'i's children. 2/27 Workshop cancelled due to tsunami. We will reschedule. Hawai'i Orff Schulwerk Association (HOSA) is a chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA).  We offer opportunities for professional development and networking to music and classroom teachers throughout Hawai'i. Orff Schulwerk is a way to teach and learn the elements of music, based on the teachings of Carl Orff. This process integrates speech, singing, movement, body percussion and instrumental playing. There is a place for every child in Orff Schulwerk, and each can contribute according to his or her ability. Kalihi-Kai School Orff Ensemble The mission of the Hawai'i Orff Schulwerk Association is to promote active, creative music and movement education for Hawaii children by providing professional development opportunities in the Orff Schulwerk philosophy and approach for Hawaii's teachers. We envision a time when: Music and movement education is a valued and integral part of every child's learning; Music and movement classes are taught by specialists in all schools; Classroom teachers confidently and competently include quality music and movement experiences in their instruction; Administrators actively support and promote the music and movement curricula; and Community members take pride in the quality of the statewide music and movement program. Board of Directors Gayla Traylor, President Colette Young-Pohlman, Vice President Sara Paige, Treasurer Christine Wee, Membership Gail Yoshioka, Member-at-Large Karen Drozd, Past-President Ruth Komatsu, Secretary top

Last updated by Ruth: 11-21-09

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