Top 10 Reasons to Try a Junior Musical with Your Students
Have you presented a few musical programs with your students in the past, and are considering doing something “a bit more involved?” Consider trying a junior musical! There are several series of shows available: Broadway Junior and KIDS Collection from Music...
Children’s Book of the Month: Walking in a Winter Wonderland & Goodnight Songs: A Celebration of Seasons
It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to holiday celebrations, school concerts, and gift-giving. We are excited to share two selections for this month that fit in perfectly for all those occasions! Early Elementary Selection Walking in a Winter Wonderland As...
Basic Beat: Designed With The Educator In Mind
Basic Beat is West Music’s exclusive brand of percussion instruments and accessories designed with the educator in mind. Because West Music has developed and sources the products directly from manufacturers, it allows us to offer...
Orff Instrument of the Month: Studio 49 2000 Series
Education Consultant Judy Pine shares her insights with the Studio 49 2000 Series Glockenspiels. In this video, Judy plays the soprano and alto glockenpiels. She shows the choromatic and diatonic versions of both soprano and alto voices. Additionally, here is your...
Ukulele Buying Guide
What is a ukulele? The ukulele is a stringed musical instrument in the lute family. It generally has 4 nylon strings and resembles a small guitar. Although the specific details are unclear, it is credited as originating in Hawaii in the 1880s and was derived from a...
Children’s Book of the Month: Stick and Stone and A Symphony of Whales
Our Children’s Book of the Month selections for November include a story about friendship, Stick and Stone, and another about a courageous rescue of whales based on a true story, called A Symphony of Whales. Join us live on Facebook on November 20, 2018 to find out...
Harp for Music Therapy
Why don’t music therapists use the harp more often? Perhaps it is because music therapists are unaware of the benefits of the harp in their practice! Once I discovered the instrument years ago, I found myself utilizing the harp for music therapy more and...
Children’s Book of the Month: Monster Boogie & Halloween Hustle
We are excited to share our October Children’s Book of the Month selections for both early and late elementary, Monster Boogie and Halloween Hustle. Watch for details on our Facebook Live Halloween feature on Thursday at 3:30 CST! Early Elementary: Monster Boogie by...
Orff Instrument of the Month: October 2018
SONOR Primary Sub-Contra, Contra, and Deep Bass Bars When you’re looking to add additional bass to your Orff ensemble, bass bars are one amazing solution. This blog is meant to help you understand how the bars are labeled, their specific register, and...
The Basics of Music: Genre
What is Music Genre? Music is grouped into genres to describe the music’s form, style, and cultural influence. From classical to hip-hop, there are countless numbers of genres. It would be impossible to cover them all in one blog! Get started with this list of music...
Noodle Loaf Podcast
What is Noodle Loaf? West Music is entering a new territory by sponsoring a podcast called Noodle Loaf! Noodle Loaf is an interactive and engaging podcast experience for kids ages 3-9 and their families. The podcast was initially conceived to provide a positive and...
How Music Communities are Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual campaign was initiated in 1985 by some of the top breast cancer charities. The initial and sustaining goals of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to raise understanding and funding for research. Furthermore, the aim...