Now Available: IOSFS Journal Orff-Schulwerk International Issue 5.1 – Summer 2026

Posted on: 15/06/2026

The latest issue of Orff-Schulwerk International offers a rich and diverse collection of articles, reports, and interviews that demonstrate the global reach and contemporary relevance of Orff-Schulwerk.
In their editorial, Sarah Hennessy and Verena Maschat welcome readers to an issue that "casts its net more freely," bringing together an eclectic mix of perspectives and practices from around the world.
This issue features contributions from Spain, Austria, Ukraine, Germany, Brazil, and beyond, reflecting the vibrant international Orff-Schulwerk community. In keeping with the journal’s commitment to linguistic diversity and accessibility, articles are published in English alongside the contributors’ native languages, allowing readers to engage with ideas in both local and global contexts.
Highlights include:
A dance project in a prison psychiatric hospital in Spain, exploring creative expression, participation, and meaningful evaluation.
An Austrian music and storytelling initiative connecting refugee children with local schoolchildren through collaborative artistic experiences.
An exploration of Ukrainian spring traditions, showing how a traditional dance song can be adapted for young children using the Orff approach.
A thought-provoking article by Sezgin Inceel examining the social, political, and critical dimensions of the voice in contemporary performance and pedagogy.
An interview with Barbara Kling of the Carl-Orff-Schule in Dießen, Germany, reflecting on a lifetime immersed in Orff-Schulwerk and its application in public education.
A review of a special Brazilian publication celebrating the work of ABRAORFF and showcasing diverse contributions to music education.
This issue highlights creativity, inclusion, cultural heritage, critical inquiry, and the enduring power of music and movement to connect communities across borders.
Read Issue 5.1 here: https://www.iosfsjournal.com/current
Join the international conversation on Orff-Schulwerk practice and research.