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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 ....

So many primary teachers and teaching assistants are expected to teach music with little or no practical training.



Schemes of work can be useful tools but without the training to follow them, lessons fall short of what can and should be achieved.



But what happens when you step into practical and creative music CPD? It transforms practise.



"This i....

Orff UK recently welcomed internationally respected Orff practitioner Shirley Salmon to lead a professional development workshop exploring inclusive music-making in the classroom. The course, Music for All! Creating an Inclusive Classroom, brought together teachers and educators for a practical day of singing, movement, improvisation and ensemble work rooted in the Orff approach.


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Please join the International Orff-Schulwerk Forum Salzburg (IOSFS) Resonances Committee on 22 March 2026 at 3:00pm CET for a special online presentation exploring the legacy of Margaret Murray.



Margaret Murray (1921–2015), inspired by the work of Carl Orff in the 1950s, played a pivotal role in shaping Orff Schulwerk in the English-speaking world. Working alongside Gunild Keetman....

IOSFS CONVENTION 2026 STORYTELLING

Finding and making meaning through Orff-Schulwerk



July 14th - 17th 2026



Department of Early Childhood Education,

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens,



13a Navarinou Street, Athens, Greece

Online Members’ Sharing Session

Led by Hannah Forster, email Hannah on hello@orff.org.uk to book your place.

Ofsted has noted that composing is often under-represented in schools, despite being a vital part of musical understanding. The Orff Approach places composing at its very heart, offering pragmatic, accessible frameworks that empower children to create their own music.

Orff UK is delighted to be collaborating with Dalcroze UK as part of their 5-day Spring Course.

Our practitioner Nadja Kraft will be leading sessions that bring Orff Schulwerk and Dalcroze Eurhythmics into dialogue, exploring shared principles of movement, creativity and embodied musicianship.



This collaboration offers a rich opportunity for participants to deepen their pract....

Save the Date!

The IOSFS Convention 2026 is coming to Athens – and the world – from 14 to 17 July 2026!

Join in person or online for a unique gathering of Orff practitioners, educators, musicians, and creative minds from around the globe.

Hosted in collaboration with the: IOSFS Greek Orff-Schulwerk Association (ESMA) and Department of Early Childhood ....

JaSeSoi are joyfully preparing celebrations on Sunday 28th September 2025 at 6 pm – 7.30 pm (Helsinki UTC+3).

Great to talk to Sonor today about future collaborations, have you seen their SMART series? Sonor SMART