Philadelphia Area Orff Schulwerk Association (PAOSA)

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Philadelphia Area Orff Schulwerk Association (PAOSA)

We are affiliated with our national association, AOSA (American Orff-Schulwerk Association). Membership fees of the two organizations are separate.

The Philadelphia Area Orff Schulwerk Association (PAOSA) is a non-profit organization of music and movement educators who believe that professional development is a continual and ongoing endeavor. Through our series of six workshops, we provide opportunities for educators, and specifically music educators, to expand and examine innovative ideas in music education, and to renew inspiration and visi

on for those currently using the education principles of Carl Orff. We look to offer enthusiasm and impetus to persons newly embarked on Schulwerk philosophies and techniques as well as those who are more established in the profession.Through the workshop series and our newsletter, the growth and vitality of the Schulwerk philosophy and process are assured and, its relevancy to the finest aspects of American education demonstrated.

08/29/2026

Thank you, Dave Thaxton, for an incredible workshop. It was beautiful, powerful, fun, and truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your music, your passion, and your heart with us. What an unforgettable experience! 🎶

08/28/2026

🎉🎶 TOMORROW IT BEGINS! 🎶🎉

Our PAOSA workshop season officially kicks off TOMORROW with Dave Thaxton! 🙌

Get ready for music, movement, creativity, laughter, and maybe a little light… or darkness. 🌞🌑😂

We can't wait to start the season with you!

📍 Renaissance Academy Charter School
400 Franklin Ave STE 245
Phoenixville, PA 19460

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time! 👀

🔗 Register today:
https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

Let the music begin! 🎵🥁🎤✨

08/22/2026

🌞🌑 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🌑🌞

Just ONE WEEK until Dave Thaxton brings the light… the darkness… and probably a whole lot of joy to PAOSA! 😂🎶

Get ready to move 🕺, sing 🎤, play 🥁🎸, explore the diatonic modes 🎵, and dive into rounds and canons galore! 🔄✨

📅 August 29
⏰ ONE WEEK!

Come step into the light… or the darkness. 🌞🌑

🔗 Register today:
https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

08/15/2026

🎶 DAVE THAXTON IS COMING! 🎶

If your professional development usually involves sitting quietly, taking notes, and trying not to fall asleep...

Dave has entered the chat. 😂🙌

Get ready for creativity, music, laughter, and a workshop you'll actually be excited to talk about afterward! 🥁🎵🤩

📅 August 29

🔗 Register here:
https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

08/12/2026

🌞🌑 STEP INTO THE LIGHT… OR THE DARKNESS! 🌑🌞

Ready to explore the diatonic modes without your brain filing a formal complaint? 😂

Join Dave Thaxton for a playful, creative workshop exploring movement, voice, percussion, recorder, ukulele, rounds, canons, and SO much more! 🎶🥁🎤🎸🎵

Come create. Come play. Come explore.

And fear not… the day will be playful and mostly painless. 😎

📅 August 29

🔗 Register today:
https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

08/09/2026

👀 If you've been waiting for a sign to register for PAOSA...

**THIS IS IT.** ✨🎶

The lineup is ready. The workshops are ready. The only thing missing is **you!** 😎

🔗 Register today!
https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

08/01/2026

☀️ August is here…

Which means you’re thinking: “Wait… wasn’t it just June?!” 😳📚

The school supplies are out ✏️, the calendar is filling up 📅, and somehow summer is disappearing faster than an admin walking into a recorder lesson. 😂🎶

But don’t worry—we got you! 🙌✨

PAOSA’s workshop season is packed with creativity, inspiration, and musical magic to help you start the year feeling energized and ready to make some noise! 🥁🎵

🔗 Register today:
https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

07/29/2026

⏰ One Month to Go! 🎉

In just ONE MONTH, Dave Thaxton will be bringing his creativity, humor, and musical magic to PAOSA! 🎶✨

Get ready for an inspiring workshop filled with laughter 😂, engaging activities 🎭, fresh ideas 💡, and plenty of music-making 🥁🎵.

📅 Dave Thaxton
August 29

Register today and join us for a fantastic start to the PAOSA workshop season!

🔗 https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

07/22/2026

🎶 What a lineup! 🎶

This season's PAOSA workshops are filled with incredible educators, fresh ideas, and inspiration you can bring straight into your classroom.

Whether you're a longtime member or joining us for the first time, there's something for everyone!

🍎 Check out the full workshop lineup and register today:
https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

07/17/2026

🌎🎉 Happy World Emoji Day! 🎉🌎

What happens when you mix 🎵 + 😂 + 🎨 + 💡 + 🥁 + 🤩?

You get Dave Thaxton! 🙌

His workshops are packed with creativity 🎭, music-making 🎶, laughter 😄, hands-on fun 🎉, and those "Why didn't I think of that?!" moments 🤯.
📅 Save the Date: August 29
🔗 Register today: https://www.paosaorff.org/registration

🎶🍎🎵🤩🎉

Address

Workshops Held At: Renaissance Academy Charter School 413 Fairview Street
Phoenixville, PA
19460

Website

https://www.paosaorff.org/

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