by Randy Hargis | Sep 22, 2020 | Classroom Furniture & Equipment, Music Education, The Learning Center
The fall of 2020 brought a great many challenges to our elementary music community. Due to social distancing and safety concerns, many of our teacher friends found themselves in the new situation of the “mobile classroom.” We knew this would be a...
by West Music Company | Sep 16, 2020 | Music Education, The Learning Center
Looking for professional development for you and your music staff or organization? Want more training on using West Music products? Interested in team building while expanding your toolset? We here at West Music have tackled these very questions and offer enhanced...
by West Music Company | Sep 15, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education, The Learning Center
As an educator, you get to see firsthand the growth and improvement of your students! But do you know the long-term benefits of music in the classroom? Let’s discuss the advantages of all of the wonderful work you do, because after all, “The influence of a good...
by Talya Miller | Sep 11, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources
Navigating the 2020-2021 School Year We know this school year looks different than those before, but we at West Music are here to support and guide you through music education however we can. Below we have compiled a list of resources for online teaching, in-person...
by Tereasa Evans & Kelly Carlson | Aug 7, 2020 | Kids & Movement, Music Education, Music Therapy, Music, Books, & Resources, The Learning Center
Are you looking for instruments or accessories to fit the needs of the student or participant populations with specific skills? Look no further! We have a wide selection of instruments, accessories, and movement props that can be modified in usage or explored to adapt...
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...
