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What does it mean to teach music in a way that develops not only musicianship, but the whole human being? Drawing on decades of experience, Doug will explore an approach to music education rooted in play, creativity, connection and community. Through practical music-making, participants will experience ideas that can be taken directly back into their own classrooms and teaching. Saturday 17 Octo....

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....