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Northwest Arkansas Travelers

The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of

the American Orff Schulwerk Association 

  • Chapter Share and Orff Rummage Sale
    Chapter Share and Orff Rummage Sale
    Sat, Oct 03
    Happy Hollow Elementary School
    Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Happy Hollow Elementary School, 2175 E Peppervine Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
    Get inspired with new lesson ideas for the school year. Connect with other music teachers over coffee and refreshments. Shop our music teacher rummage sale of gently used resources. Proceeds from the sale will help offset annual operating costs - including workshop fees and travel expenses.
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  • David Dockan:  Toward Belonging: Popular Music and Orff Schulwerk
    David Dockan:  Toward Belonging: Popular Music and Orff Schulwerk
    Feb 27, 2027, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Happy Hollow Elementary School, 2175 E Peppervine Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
    Popular musicians often learn in ways similar to the Orff Schulwerk approach. This workshop examines that overlap, showing how combining these two ways of learning can help validate more students' musical identities in the elementary classroom.
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  • Music Teacher Coffee Chat
    Music Teacher Coffee Chat
    Sat, Mar 13
    Location is TBD
    Mar 13, 2027, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Come join us at The Puritan for coffee, collaboration, and community.
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  • Ani Silva-Berrios: ¡Vamos a jugar!
    Ani Silva-Berrios: ¡Vamos a jugar!
    Sat, Apr 03
    Happy Hollow Elementary School
    Apr 03, 2027, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Happy Hollow Elementary School, 2175 E Peppervine Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
    ¡Vamos a jugar with different Latin American music genres, songs, and games! We’ll discover, explore, and experience through playful twists while singing, saying, playing, moving, and creating. These lesson activities are flexible and can be easily adapted with many possibilities into any curriculum
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Workshops & Events Gallery

Capturing the vibrant moments, collaborative music-making, and professional growth from our Northwest Arkansas Travelers Orff workshops and community events.

Our Mission

We believe in the power of active music-making to transform lives and inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.

Our mission is to share ideas, news, and resources that celebrate the Orff Schulwerk approach to music and movement education. We aim to inspire and support educators at every stage of their journey, whether they are experienced teachers looking for fresh ideas or just beginning to explore Orff's educational philosophy. By building an encouraging community of lifelong learners, we hope to spark creativity, foster meaningful connections, and help bring joyful, engaging learning experiences to students everywhere.

Inclusion & Equity

We believe that music education is a fundamental right that flourishes in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. At Northwest Arkansas Travelers, we are dedicated to cultivating a space where educators from all backgrounds feel a profound sense of belonging and empowerment. The Orff Schulwerk approach is rooted in the belief that everyone is musical. In alignment with this core philosophy, we actively strive to dismantle barriers to participation, ensuring our workshops, curriculum, and leadership reflect the rich diversity of our community. Together, we are building a more equitable and inclusive future for music educators across regional Arkansas.

Educational Resources

Explore a curated selection of materials and publications from the American Orff Schulwerk Association to enhance your teaching practice and professional growth.

National AOSA Website
Digital Resource Library
The Orff Echo Journal
Reverberations Feed
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