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...
Children’s Book of the Month: Kindermusik Musical Storytime Series & Imagine
We are excited to share our September Children’s Book of the Month selections for both early and late elementary. Watch for details on our Facebook Live discussion next week featuring the Kindermusik Musical Storytime series! Early Elementary: Kindermusik...
Top 10 Hot and New Products in Drums and Percussion 2018
It's Back to School 2018! The teaching community is full of excitement with the new year, new students, new faces, and new schedules. As these energizing posts scroll across my Facebook feed, I find the feeling infectious! All of us at...
Starting a Ukulele Program in Your Classroom Part 6 of 6
What Ukulele Accessories Do I Need? Tuners I recommend using a digital clip-on tuner for fast, precise tuning. Although it would be ideal to have a tuner for each student, you should plan to have at least 3-4 for your classroom if you are on a limited budget. It...
Nuvo Windstars Curriculum is Here!
Are you looking for something new to try with your general music class this year? Have you already taught your students recorders and want to keep the momentum going with instruments? Consider trying Nuvo instruments with your students! Nuvo instruments are designed...
Back to School with Soprano Recorders
It’s the time of year to be thinking about when and how you will be teaching soprano recorders to your students. Some teachers use recorders all year long, interspersed with their lessons every day or week. Other teachers use the unit approach, teaching how to play...
New Catalog Features: Children’s Literature, Puppets, Teaching Aids, and Games
We launched our first Webinar Series this week, featuring selected print resources from our new catalog. This post features a recording of Friday's webinar: Children's Literature, Puppets, Teaching Aids, and Games & Activities, plus a listing of the products...