by West Music Company | Oct 20, 2023 | Band & Orchestra, Classroom Furniture & Equipment, Drums & Percussion, General Information, Guitars & Folk, Kids & Movement, Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources, Orff, Prop 28, Recorders, Ukulele
It’s official: with Prop 28, your music program budget just doubled, tripled, maybe even quadrupled. But after years of limited funds and making do with what you have, where do you even begin? You’ll save oodles of time if you work with a one-stop shop that has...
by West Music Company | Jul 21, 2023 | Drums & Percussion, Orff, Recorders, The Learning Center, Ukulele
Essential Instruments for K-8 General Music Classrooms Whether you are starting an instrument program, expanding your selection, or making a few updates, classroom building block instruments are time-tested winners for introducing music concepts and building...
by West Music Company | Oct 26, 2021 | Band & Orchestra, Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Folk, Kids & Movement, Music, Books, & Resources, Orff, Pianos, Digital Pianos, & Keyboards, Uncategorized
How to Outsmart Holiday Gift Delays We know how important it is to have gifts in hand for the holidays, which is why we are pulling out all the stops to have product on shelf, in stock and available. Regardless, the music industry is being deeply impacted by...
by Judy Pine | Sep 23, 2020 | Orff, The Learning Center
Throughout the years, we’ve created various videos about Sonor and Studio 49 Orff instruments and their accessories. Here are a few to pique your interest! Studio 49 Bass Xylophone Comparison Judy demonstrates 3 levels of rosewood bass xylophones from Studio 49....
by Judy Pine | Jul 26, 2020 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education, Orff, The Learning Center
Where does the term “Orff” come from? Have you also heard “Schulwerk” in your tenure playing xylophones and glockenspiels? If you’ve spent any time on westmusic.com, you’ve probably seen these terms here and there. Orff refers to a specific approach to music education...
by West Music Company | May 1, 2020 | Company Culture, Kids & Movement, Mariachi, Music, Books, & Resources, Orff, Recorders, The Learning Center, Ukulele
Set yourself up for success by maximizing your remaining budget dollars. We’re here to help you find the best options for you and your students! School and work might look a bit different right now, but some things don’t change, like our dedication to...