Central Carolina Chapter of AOSA
Membership and Workshops

2025-2026 Workshop Pricing
Members of AOSA: $50/workshop, $15/Chapter Share
Non-Members: $60/Workshop, $25/Chapter Share
Retired Members: $10/event (for all)
Retired Non-Members: $20/event (for all)
College Students: FREE! (must still register)
AOSA Member Bundle: $130 ($25 savings!)

AOSA Members:

Non- Members

Retired Member

Retired Non-Member
*** The Rob Delgaudio workshop will be held at Greensboro College, in a joint session with the Piedmont Chapter of AOSA

 AOSA and Central Carolina AOSA
​Dues & Workshop Fees

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  Join AOSA and Central Carolina Orff to form associations with other talented music educators who continue to seek professional renewal and growth in the same atmosphere of playful spontaneity and musical discovery that your students will experience in the Orff-Schulwerk classroom. Benefits of AOSA membership include:
  • Exclusive Web Access to Teaching Resources: lesson ideas · videos · tech tips · and more!
  • Professional Development: national conference – members save hundreds on registration ·digital mentorship program · on-line professional learning community
  • Grants/Scholarships: professional development · classroom instruments · research · creative projects
  • Networking: national conference sessions and events · AOSA’s social media presence
  • Professional Publications: AOSA Journal, The Orff Echo · publishing opportunities: articles, research, book reviews
  • Benefits of CCCAOSA membership include: 
    • Discounted prices for workshops,
    • Access to the lending library 
    • Access to Orff-based literacy lesson plans on the "Members" section of the Central Carolina AOSA webpage​
2025-2026 AOSA Member Dues $94
2025-2026 AOSA Retired Membership Dues $64
Love what Central Carolina Orff does for you?
​Make a donation today to show your support and help us keep bringing in high-quality Orff educators!
This bundle gives you discounted rates for all workshops during the year, saving you $25!
(Bundle is only available to AOSA members.)
​(Bundle is only available to AOSA members.)

Erin Ellington
​September 6, 2025 from 9am-1pm

Creating Harmony Through Literacy and Music
**Literacy Credit Opportunity**
 This workshop will examine theoretical and practical applications for the Science of Literacy that already exist in the music classroom and how to extend your instruction to identify a common language for pedagogy and advocacy using the Orff process. Explore the inherent connections between music and literacy already present in your classroom while engaging in process-oriented activities that enrich your students' development in both music and literacy.

About the Presenter:
Ms. Erin Ellington is a lecturer in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, teaching undergraduate-level courses and supervising practicum students and student teachers. Her previous experience includes 18 years as a pK-8 music educator in diverse urban and rural settings across North Carolina, Illinois, and Indiana. Erin holds certifications in Orff Schulwerk Levels I-III, World Music Drumming Level I, and Music Together instruction. She was nominated by her peers and named the 2020 Mabel School Teacher of the Year and the 2020 Watauga County Schools Teacher of the Year. She was also named the 2021 Burroughs Welcome Fund Northwest Region Teacher of the Year. ​
Erin leads local, regional, state, and national professional development, including conference presentations at AIM (Accelerate Innovate Motivate), the North Carolina Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Education. She has presented for the North Carolina State Board of Education and Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education as the keynote speaker for their 2023 Beginning Teacher Summit.

Ms. Ellington completed her Bachelor of Science in Music Education at Ball State University and her Master of Music in Education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Erin's teaching philosophy centers on a process-oriented pedagogical approach engaging students in active learning experiences that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Erin is passionate about teacher leadership, arts integration, and equity in arts education.
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Erin's first membership with CCCAOSA dates back to the early 2000's and credits members of this chapter for the mentorship and guidance necessary to developing a lifelong love for teaching elementary general music!
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​​Gerard Stokes
October 18, 2025 from 9am-1pm

Playing With The Schulwerk
​We all want our students to be confident enough in themselves and comfortable enough with the classroom culture to be able to just play. How a child sees themselves in your music classroom is an important aspect of achieving that kind of student success. In this workshop, participants will explore playful uses of children’s literature as the basis for games, movement, singing, and instrumental exploration in which students can find out more about themselves and connect as a classroom community. Come join us and Play with the Schulwerk!
​About the Presenter:
Gerard Stokes teaches 4-8 general music in Lincoln, Massachusetts.  He obtained his B.S. in Music Education at South Carolina State University and his M.Ed. in Administration & Supervision from Southern Wesleyan University.  Gerard is an Orff-Certified Educator who attends supplemental courses in Orff-Schulwerk.  He has served on AOSA’s DEIA subcommittee and as president of the Lowcountry Chapter.  He continues to serve as the President of the New England Chapter and on AOSA’s Virtual Programming subcommittee.  Stokes presented for AOSA; at the National Conference in 2023, Professional Learning Network, Teaching with Orff, as well as numerous AOSA chapters.
​(Bundle is only available to AOSA members.)
​(Bundle is only available to AOSA members.)

Chapter Share
Virtual on February 7th, 2026 from 10am -12pm

​It's your chance to virtually connect with fellow Orff educators and share favorite lessons, creative ideas, and classroom tips! Whether you're presenting or just looking for inspiration, these workshops are a fantastic way to learn, grow, and strengthen our community – all from the comfort of your home. Don't miss out!
*If you are interested in presenting, please reach out to a board member or leave us a message in the "contact us" link.

Rob DelGaudio
March 21, 2026 from 9am-1pm

* Joint session with the Piedmont Chapter
**Different Location: Greensboro College
815 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401​

Dare to Create
​Have you ever written your own songs? Come up with your own pieces? As music teachers we encourage expressiveness, imagination, originality and creativity in our students. How often do we explore this realm on our own? Fear not as Rob will help you sail the creative waters as he shares some of the systems and tools he uses for this fantastic purpose!
About the Presenter:
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 17K 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.
​(Bundle is only available to AOSA members.)


Fall In-Person
Workshop Location:
Durham Academy Lower School  
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705



Final Workshop Location
March 21, 2025:
Greensboro College
815 W Market St,
Greensboro, NC 27401
0.4 CEU credits are awarded for full attendance of 9am-1pm workshops.
Students are welcome to attend workshops free of charge! (Please bring your student ID to verify enrollment)