WHAT DOES VOSA OFFER ITS MEMBERS? The Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association is part of a world wide movement of music educators.  VOSA is based in Victoria, Australia and was formed in 1977. It currently has a membership of approximately 350.  VOSA is linked to ANCOS, the Australian National body representing Orff-Schulwerk.   Committee  The VOSA committee is made up of committed Orff educators who have a wealth of Australian and overseas experience in Orff presenting and participation. This committee oversees the running of the Victorian Association and its members are a fantastic resource to anyone needing more information on Orff Schulwerk.   Constitution The constitution was updated on 5th October 2001. Click on this link to go to its page where you can download a copy. Year 2006 Committee of Management members are:  President Susie Davies-Splitter email susie@welcometomusic.net Vice-President Melissa Dods email mjdods@optusnet.com.au Secretary Sarah Brooke email brooke@gcom.net.au Treasurer John Handley email johnhandley@netspace.net.au Newsletter Editor Lynne Burt email burt.lynne.e@edumail.vic.gov.au ANCOS Representative Carolyn Royal email cmroyal@netcall.com.au Marimba Camp Heather McLaughlin email heather_mclaughlin_3@hotmail.com Committee member Christoph Maubach email c.maubach@patrick.acu.edu.au Committee member Browyn Bedford email bronwynb@ggsglamorgan.vic.edu.au Committee member Heather Munro email rock_on@aapt.net.au Committee member Michelle Neate email michelle.neate@wesleycollege.net Committee member Debbie Tait email up_wey@yahoo.com.au Committee member Nicole Blowfield email blowfield@iprimus.com.au Committee member Nicole Alexander email nicolita@graffiti.net Administration Glenys Gijsbers email glenys@stockdaleacs.com.au 58 Koonawarra Street, North Clayton Vic 3168 phone: (03) 9562 6122 Fax: (03) 8610 1936 Committee Members   Immediate Different Past President: Melissa Dods was appointed president 2003 when Nicole Gysberts, elected 2002, was unable to continue.  Professional Development  VOSA offers a variety of professional development throughout the year. Whole day and half days in-service sessions are provided as well as conferences and family days. Annual events such as Spring School, Marimba camp and Orff-Schulwerk Level Courses are looked forward to by all members and others interested in music education and community music.  Please browse our Professional Development page for more details.   Newsletter  VOSA produces 6 newsletters a year for its members. The newsletter, titled "Musette", informs members of upcoming events and includes many great ideas for teaching through the Orff approach. Musical examples are provided which are a great resource. The newsletter reflects on current music education issues and is a extremely rich source of Orff-friendly ideas.