Portland Orff-Schulwerk Association

“During the tax year, duplicate instructional materials were purchased for use in one of our Teacher Education Courses. At the end of the course, three students requested to keep the materials, which were sold to them at cost. No profit was made; the revenue reflects reimbursement for course materials only.”

“During the tax year, the Association awarded scholarships to support music educators' participation in the summer 2025 Teacher Education Course ("Levels"), a multi-week program leading to Orff-Schulwerk certification. Six educators received $300 Merlin Day Musselman Scholarships, and one educator received a $200 DEI Incentive Scholarship. These awards helped increase access to professional development and strengthen the skills of educators, ultimately benefiting students through enhanced music instruction.”

“Other expenses totaled $16,385.35 and included the following: online subscriptions and domain fees ($534.48); contractor expenses, including travel, lodging, and meals ($10,773.66); materials and supplies for courses and workshops, such as pens, binders, books, and shirts ($1,423.21); bank fees ($270); purchase of electronics, including speakers and microphones ($1,087); membership dues to professional organizations (AOSA, OMEA) ($710); tax preparation assistance ($1,230); and the registration fee for the Association President to attend the national AOSA conference ($358).”