The West Michigan Orff Chapter (WMOC) is a chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA). We offer professional development workshops for music and classroom teachers throughout West-Central Michigan. Our Saturday workshops feature well-known Orff clinicians as well as other professionals whose work can be valuable to music teachers at all levels. This years onsite workshops will be held in the Wyoming and Allendale area. This website is part of our mission to make our services available to all interested professionals.
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Please note: Our National organization (AOSA) has adopted a unified fee structure for all Chapters as of July 1, 2022. In order to be a member of the local chapter, teachers must now be a member of AOSA. This change falls inline with other national music organizations.
Join AOSA today! Membership is ONLY $94 for one year to American Orff Schulwerk Association, and you will automatically be a member of our local West Michigan Chapter.
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2023 - 2024 Workshop Schedule
"Music Therapy & Special Learners"
This Workshop has been canceled.
"Music & Nature"
Description: In this session teachers will explore nature-inspired songs and activities. Immerse yourself in the rich repertoire, integrating music, movement, and speech to engage students’ innate curiosity. Discover rhythmic patterns, melodic motifs, and dynamic expression that evoke the sounds and textures of the natural world. Through active participation and reflection, gain practical tools to create a vibrant and student-centered music environment.
Biography: Rob DelGaudio is a composer and elementary music educator based in Westchester, NY. He holds B.M. and M.M. degrees from Manhattan School of Music and Hofstra University. He received his Orff levels training at Hofstra University, Villanova University and George Mason University. Rob creates content for music educators on YouTube. His channel, Music With Mr. DelGaudio features his original songs and lesson ideas and currently has over 7,000 subscribers. Additionally, he is a graduate of the prestigious BMI Musical Theatre Writing Program. He is the creative director of his own theatre company, Pancake Productions, the leader of the Tarrytown Ukulele Jam and the author of a Barnes & Noble exclusive book titled Music.
Biography: Rob DelGaudio is a composer and elementary music educator based in Westchester, NY. He holds B.M. and M.M. degrees from Manhattan School of Music and Hofstra University. He received his Orff levels training at Hofstra University, Villanova University and George Mason University. Rob creates content for music educators on YouTube. His channel, Music With Mr. DelGaudio features his original songs and lesson ideas and currently has over 7,000 subscribers. Additionally, he is a graduate of the prestigious BMI Musical Theatre Writing Program. He is the creative director of his own theatre company, Pancake Productions, the leader of the Tarrytown Ukulele Jam and the author of a Barnes & Noble exclusive book titled Music.
2024 - 2025 Workshop Schedule
September 21, 2024 - Sam Cruz & Mary Clark
October 19, 2024 - Kris Olson
March 15, 2025 - Kelly Whisinnand
April 19, 2025 - Betsy Sebring
October 19, 2024 - Kris Olson
March 15, 2025 - Kelly Whisinnand
April 19, 2025 - Betsy Sebring
2025 - 2026 Workshop Schedule
September 27, 2025 - Fauna Woolfe
October 2025 - TBA
March 21, 2026 - Christa Jones
April 18, 2026 - Kristine Wolfe
October 2025 - TBA
March 21, 2026 - Christa Jones
April 18, 2026 - Kristine Wolfe
The American Orff-Schulwerk association strongly encourages members to be positive and discreet when discussing our organization, specific courses and/or teachers, and the Orff movement. The very nature of the Orff Schulwerk philosophy embodies a broad spectrum of expressions exploring different paths to arrive at artistic and educational goals. Members are encouraged to recognize and remain open to varied approaches and to celebrate both our differences and our similarities.