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  • 2026 Western Mini Conference with Julius "Vodzi" Torgboh, Sofia Lopez-Ibor, and Doug Goodkin

  • Join Julius "Vodzi" Torgboh, Sofia Lopez-Ibor, and Doug Goodkin for a magical weekend of Orff Afrique - right here in Northern California! This immersive, hands-on experience will weave together Orff Schulwerk, West African indigenous music, children's games, and more.

     

    Friday, April 24 (5pm) to

    Sunday, April 26 (2pm)

    Hidden Valley Music Seminars

    104 W. Carmel Valley Rd.

    Carmel Valley, CA 93924

     

    Click here to view a preliminary schedule for the weekend

    Click here to view a map of the location

    Please contact miniconference@ncaosa.org with any questions

  • Is this your first time attending an NCAOSA Mini Conference?
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  • We love to know who might be joining us from another chapter, so we can build connections with our larger community! Please indicate the chapter you associate with most strongly, if relevant.

  • Registration Information 

     

     

    Registration Fee - $510

     

     

     

    The registration fee includes:

    • Six small group sessions
    • Opening and closing sessions
    • Electives
    • Performances
    • All meals

    Please note:

    • All participants rotate through the same workshop sessions
    • You will have an opportunity to choose your elective session
    • Registration is a flat rate for the entire weekend
    • Housing is a separate fee (see below)

  • Dining Information

    • Registration fee includes six buffet-style meals
    • Meals are included for all participants (regardless of housing accommodations)
    • Meals begin with Friday dinner and conclude with Sunday lunch
    • For those with special dietary needs, please describe your diet below
    • Hidden Valley does it's best to accommodate all dietary needs, but you may want to supplement with food from home
    • Please email miniconference@ncaosa.org with any concerns about food

  • Payment Information

    Registration Fee: 

    • The regular registration fee of $510 will secure your spot at the conference
    • If you have a balance due after an early registration, click here to pay

    Housing Fee:

    • A separate fee ($130 or $175) will secure your room on-site for the weekend
    • The housing fee is due in full (housing fee not covered by deposit)
    • You may arrange your own housing off-site (choose "no housing" below)

    Please note:

    • All fees including deposits are refundable up until March 1st.
    • No refunds after March 1st.

  • Housing Information

    If you don't need housing, skip to Dining Information

    Shared rooms are available on site:

    • Rooms include a private bathroom with shower
    • Linens and towels are provided
    • Reserve your room early, as space is limited and rooms fill up quickly
    • There are now rooms available at two price points

    • Constructed in 2021, the Lubow Lodge is a beautiful new residential center with six spacious quadruple-occupancy rooms. To request a spot in Lubow Lodge, pay $160 for housing at checkout
    • Rooms are assigned first come first served

    Room Assignments

    • In early April we will have you complete a housing form, and room assignments will be made based on your responses
    • We invite you to communicate mobility issues that may impact bunk bed housing, as well as requests/preferences regarding roommate assignments
    • You may also email miniconference@ncaosa.org at any time with questions/comments

     

    There are several nearby hotels if you wish to make your own plans for housing. We recommend arranging housing early, as hotels also fill up quickly.

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