Vicki Raisley is a retired elementary music educator who spent more than 30 years filling classrooms with music, movement, and joy. Now an adjunct professor at Charleston Southern University, she continues to inspire the next generation of teachers. Vicki holds Orff Level III certification, is the founding president of the Lowcountry Orff-Schulwerk Association, and serves on the AOSA National Board of Trustees. She’s passionate about mentoring educators and sharing the magic of Orff Schulwerk. At home in Goose Creek, South Carolina, she enjoys photography, writing, and life with her husband, Scott, and their Great Pyrenees, Bailey.
Welcome! This space is designed for both college professors and music education majors who are passionate about creative, active, and joyful teaching.
Whether you’re preparing to teach your first elementary music class – or preparing others to do so – Teaching With Orff and AOSA have teamed up to to support you with practical tools, professional connections, and the power of the Orff approach.
You’re preparing to lead a classroom – we want you to feel confident, creative, and connected from day one. Through NextGen Orff, you’ll find:
If you teach elementary music methods – whether you’re deeply familiar with Orff Schulwerk or just starting to explore it – you don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to provide:
Many professors are asked to teach elementary methods without much exposure to Orff Schulwerk—and many students graduate without ever experiencing its power. We’re here to change that.
By building a bridge between higher education and the vibrant world of Orff practitioners, we’re helping you bring joyful, student-centered music-making into every classroom—and into every future music teacher’s heart.
