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Greater Rochester American Orff-Schulwerk Association
About GRAOSA The Greater Rochester American Orff Schulwerk Association (GRAOSA) is a local chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. GRAOSA and AOSA strive to bring quality workshops to music teachers throughout Western, Central and Northern New York. Our presenters represent our belief in excellence. All music and classroom teachers are welcome to attend our workshops and need not become members of GRAOSA or AOSA in order to participate. We believe that music education is vital to the education of children. Music teachers must be skillful musicians in order to teach effectively. We offer workshops to the music education community to support the professional development of music teachers.
GRAOSA and COMEA
Now that the New York State Orff chapters are considered a part of COMEA, members of the NY Orff chapters may attend the NYS Summer Music Conference at the sponsoring member registration price. This is a substantial savings. To take advantage of this registration price you must register by mail and send a copy of your chapter membership card with your registration. Information on the summer conference may be found on www.nyssma.org. The conference will take place in Albany, August 19-21. Mary Knysh is the elementary classroom music headliner and Elizabeth Mitchell a world renowned children’s folk singer is the keynote speaker. In addition there are many other presenters giving sessions on a wide variety of topics. Graduate and in-service credit is available. This conference is an excellent professional development opportunity. We hope to see you there! Donna Basile Orff Liaison for COMEA
Spotlight on next year's AOSA Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, 2012- *T.B.A. Please check www.aosa.org for more information.
Spotlight On Pittsburgh AOSA Conference: 
*Memories, Pictures and Highlights from the Pittsburgh AOSA Conference to follow!!!
Great job to all who made this years conference such a wonderful experience:
Thanks to our regional reps, Alice Pratt and Diane Sabourin!!! Thanks for all your hard work in preparing this incredible event for all of us who attended. It was worth every minute!!!
Advocacy Updates:
Please continue to support your fellow colleagues by attending school board meetings, school board elections and joining advocacy committees.
Please check the advocacy links below for more information. Remember, there is strength in numbers! Please continue to get involved and make your voice known! Thank you for all that you do in the lives of children each day!
Advocacy Links to Support Music Education!!!
Music and the arts.......every child, every school!!!
Online Resources for GRAOSA Members:
Find Us On Facebook...
We’ve created a GRAOSA group to provide you with information on workshops and other special events. Search for Greater Rochester American Orff-Schulwerk Association or use this quick link to join!
Scholarships and Grants for National Members Given the state of the economy, it can be hard to find the money to take a levels class or study abroad. Consider becoming a national member – you’ll have access to scholarships and grants that can help you acheive your goals. There are a wide variety of grants and scholarships available to anyone who has been a member for at least one year. Research-based grants are also available. To learn more, please visit www.aosa.org or contact Al Heary at BigAl100@aol.com. Al is our Region V representative and a member of the grants and scholarships committee for A.O.S.A.
Upcoming Workshops:
September 22, 2012 Andrea & Joseph Coleman
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