Welcome to the Philadelphia Area

Orff-Schulwerk Association (PAOSA)

We are a growing chapter which has been in existence since 1975. Our members live in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. PAOSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of music education through the techniques of Orff- Schulwerk.


Registration for the 2022 - 2023 PAOSA Workshop Series is OPEN!

Come join the PAOSA Family located at:


Loomis Elementary School

369 North Central Blvd.

Broomall PA, 19008

Register for Workshops

Come join the PAOSA Family!

About PAOSA

Find out more about our chapter history.

The Orff-Schulwerk Approach

New to Orff-Schulwerk? Or are you looking for invaluable resources, access to the archives, graduate credit opportunities and access to a network of music educators? Visit the American Orff- Schulwerk Association to learn more!

Beatin' Path Publications

Want more Orff-Schulwerk resources for your classroom created by Orff-Schulwerk teachers for Orff-Schulwerk teachers?

Beatin' Path Publications