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Greater Rochester American Orff-Schulwerk Association

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Workshop Cancellation!!!

*Due to inclement weather, the Saturday, January 14th Thom Borden workshop has been cancelled! We appologize for this inconvenience. We will keep our G.R.A.O.S.A. members and friends updated regarding future planning for this workshop and our annual G.R.A.O.S.A. meeting. For more information on cancellations and workshop information, please check our website, facebook page and WHAM channel 13 news. Also, please feel free to contact any of our board members with your questions or concerns by clicking on our board member's link on this website to view their email addresses Thank you, and again we appologize for this inconvenience! Stay tuned.

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.

Spotlight on next year's AOSA Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, 2012- *T.B.A.

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!!!

www.supportmusic.com

www.nyssma.org/advocacy

www.menc.org/advocacy
www.vh1savethemusic.com
www.facebook.com/vh1savethemusic

www.aosa.org/advocacy

www.rochesterteachers.com

www.facebook.com/rochesterteachersassociation

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.

Scholarship Grants

From AOSA

Funds Available For:

Professional Development

Creative Projects

www.aosa.org

Qualifications vary, but opportunities abound for the chance to enrich children’s lives. Applications available when you log in as a member to the AOSA website.

G.R.A.O.S.A. Calendar of Events

*WORKSHOP CANCELLATION*:

January 14, 2012

Thom Borden

*Due to inclement weather, the Thom Borden workshop has been canceled. More details to follow, please stand by and check WHAM Channel 13 news, our website and facebook page for updates.

March 10, 2012

Rob Amchin

Greater Rochester
American Orff-Schulwerk Association