19 Percussion Instruments for Your Elementary Classroom
Designed specifically for music educators, Basic Beat is West Music’s exclusive brand of percussion instruments and percussion instrument accessories. Because West Music develops and sources the products directly from manufacturers, it allows us to offer quality...
Go Mobile With A Free Orff Trolley from Sonor
Is a new Sonor Meisterklasse, Palisono, or Primary bass xylophone or metallophone on your wishlist? Are you hoping your budget could be stretched to also include a Sonor Trolley stand and adaptor? Congratulations, your wish has been granted! Purchase a Sonor...
New Products for the Ukulele Classroom 2020-2021
For many teachers it can be challenging to find new ways to stay a step ahead of students in their ukulele classrooms. We are always looking for new and innovative products and ideas for music teachers to keep their students productive, engaged, and enthusiastic! Here...
West Music Named Top 100 Music Store Dealer in the World and Celebrates Music Industry Chair Appointment
Coralville, IA – August 9, 2019, West Music has been named a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), the global association of music products and music retailers. The award honors retail music dealers who demonstrate exceptional...
4 Reasons to Get Excited About Recorders This Fall
Are you gearing up for school to start? There is nothing quite like the fresh beginning fall offers teachers and students to reengage in learning, especially when learning involves making music! West Music is here to give you the latest and most exciting updates in...
Ukulele Elementary: A Classroom Jump Start
Music teachers are continually looking for new approaches to enhance student learning and engagement, all while adding fun to their musical experience. In recent years, the ukulele has gained significant traction in schools and districts across the country. Teachers...
Introducing the pBuzz
We recently visited with Steven Greenall and Rich Breske from the Warwick Music Group – creators of the plastic trumpets and trombones you have most likely seen on the marching field or in pep bands. They also have another product that is designed for younger...
Primary Xylophones: An Inside Look
Have you ever wondered what the inside of soprano and alto Sonor Primary Xylophones look like? Education Consultant Judy Pine shares a look in this video. These Sonor Primary Xylophone models are Judy's pride and joy in her office! The cut-aways showcase the...
Integrating Storytime into your Music Class – Webinar Recap
Thank you for joining us for our webinar: Integrating Storytime into your Music Class: Unleashing the Power of Shared Musical Experiences with Kindermusik's Deanne Kells. She shared great information about why including shared musical storytime with your students is...
Where is the Percussion in a Mariachi Ensemble?
Mariachi Percussion? By Randy Hargis 9/9/2013 5:04:00 PM Comments(0) Mariachi is a genre of music that originated in the State of Jalisco, in Mexico. It is an integration of stringed instruments highly influenced by the cultural impacts of the historical development...