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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.

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 ....