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2022 Summer Teacher Training Workshops Are Here!

Professional Development Courses and Workshops

For many years, West Music has been a trusted partner for many fantastic teacher training opportunities across the country!

Search for the Best Workshop for You!

West Music proudly offers materials and resources for dozens of professional development courses. Search our Summer Workshop Schedule below for courses, dates, and more information. Check back often as we will continue to update information as we have it!

In-Person Workshops
Virtual Workshops

In-Person Workshops

Location Courses Status Start Date End Date Website
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
Orff Levels I, II, IIIIn-Person7/05/20217/16/2021View Website
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
Orff Level IIIn-Person6/28/20217/09/2021View Website
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
Orff Level IIn-Person7/12/20217/23/2021View Website
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
Orff Levels I & IIIn-Person7/05/20217/16/2021View Website
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Kodaly Levels I, II, III In-Person 6/21/20217/02/2021 View Website
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Supplemental Course: Orff Curriculum Orff Levels I & II In-Person 7/12/20217/23/2021 View Website
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA
World Music Drumming Level 1 Drumming Up the Fun In-Person 7/12/20217/16/2021 View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Early Childhood Music and MovementVirtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Start With a Song: An Intro to KodalyVirtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Research Techniques in Folk MusicVirtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Ukes, Buckets and Orff, Oh My!Virtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Orff Levels I, II & III In-Person7/11/20217/23/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Kodaly Levels I, II & IIIVirtual Option7/11/20217/23/2021View Website
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Orff Level I & III In-Person7/12/20217/23/2021View Website
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Summer Kodaly Institute - Levels I, II, IIIIn-Person6/14/20216/25/2021View Website
Ingleside Resort
Milwaukee, WI
World Music Drumming Levels 1, 2, & 3In-Person8/01/20218/06/2021View Website
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Off Level IIn-Person7/19/20217/30/2021View Website
Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI
Orff Level IIIn-Person6/26/20217/09/2021View Website
Lee University
Cleveland, TN
Orff Level IIIn-Person6/07/20217/18/2021View Website
Metro State University of Denver
Denver, CO
Orff Levels I, II, III In-Person7/12/20217/24/2021View Website
Michigan Orff Collage - Detroit Orff Chapter
Madonna University
Ann Arbor, MI
Orff Level I In-Person 6/21/20217/02/2021 View Website
Murray State University: Dept of Music
Murray, KY
World Music Drumming Level 1 In-Person7/26/20217/30/2021View Website
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
Orff Levels I & II In-Person7/19/20217/30/2021View Website
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
World Music Drumming Levels 1, 2, & 3In-Person7/26/20217/30/2021View Website
North Florida Orff Chapter
Jacksonville, FL
Orff Level IIn-Person7/05/20217/16/2021View Website
Ramsey Magnet School
Coeur d'Alene, ID
World Music Drumming Level 1 Drumming Up the Fun In-Person7/26/20217/30/2021View Website
Green Valley Elementary School
San Antonio, TX
World Music Drumming Level 1: Hot MarimbaIn-Person7/05/20217/09/2021View Website
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Orff Levels I, IIIn-Person6/21/20217/02/2021View Website
South Florida Orff Chapter
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Orff Level I, IIIn-Person7/12/20217/25/2021View Website
Southeast Texas Kodaly Certification
Aldine ISD, TX
Kodaly Levels I, II, IIIIn-Person6/14/20217/01/2021View Website
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Orff Schulwerk, Levels I, II, III In-Person6/21/20217/02/2021View Website
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Kodaly Certification Training, Levels I, II, III
Kodaly Choral Track Levels I, II, III
In-Person7/06/20217/22/2021View Website
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
SongWorks In Action: Playful Teaching, Vibrant LearningIn-Person7/26/20217/30/2021View Website
Tri-Cities Steelband
Richland, WA
Hot Marimba Level 2 In-Person7/26/20217/30/2021View Website
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Orff Levels I, II, II In-Person6/21/20217/02/2021View Website
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Orff Levels I & III In-Person7/12/20217/23/2021View Website
University of Nevada at Reno
Reno, NV
Orff Level IIn-Person6/14/20216/25/2021View Website
University of Oklahoma-Norman
Norman, OK
Kodaly Level I & IIIIn-Person6/14/20216/25/2021View Website
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
Kodaly Levels I, II & III In-Person7/11/20217/23/2021View Website
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
Orff Levels I, II & IIIIn-Person7/26/20218/06/2021View Website
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
CurriculumIn-Person8/02/20218/06/2021View Website
Utah State University
Logan, UT
Orff Levels I & IIIn-Person6/14/20216/25/2021View Website
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
Orff Levels I, II & III In-Person7/12/20217/23/2021View Website
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
Orff MasterclassIn-Person7/26/20217/30/2021View Website
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
Curriculum and DesignIn-Person7/26/20217/30/2021View Website
VCU - The Collegiate School
Richmond, VA
Orff Levels I, II, III In-Person7/19/20217/30/2021View Website
West Texas Kodaly Initiative
Lubbock, TX
Kodaly Levels I, II & III In-Person6/13/20216/25/2021View Website

Virtual Workshops

Presenter Courses Status Start Date End Date Website
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
World Folk Dancing & Folk Songs Virtual 6/14/20216/17/2021 View Website
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
Conversational Solfege Virtual 6/14/20216/18/2021 View Website
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
Grant Writing for the Music Educator Virtual 6/21/20216/25/2021View Website
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
Ukulele in the Music Classrooom Virtual6/28/20217/02/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Early Childhood Music and MovementVirtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Start With a Song: An Intro to KodalyVirtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Research Techniques in Folk MusicVirtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Ukes, Buckets and Orff, Oh My!Virtual Option7/08/20217/12/2021View Website
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Kodaly Levels I, II & IIIVirtual Option7/11/20217/23/2021View Website
Kodaly Music Institute
Sommerville, MA
Taste of KodalyVirtual7/05/20217/22/2021View Website
Kodaly Music Institute
Sommerville, MA
Kodaly Levels I, II, II, IV Virtual 7/05/20217/22/2021 View Website
Kodaly Music Institute
Sommerville, MA
Matters of Diversity in a Kodaly Setting Virtual7/12/2021 7/16/2021 View Website
Kodaly Music Institute
Sommerville, MA
Teaching Music to Students With Special Needs Virtual7/05/20217/22/2021View Website
Kodaly Music Institute
Sommerville, MA
Through the Looking Glass Virtual7/05/20217/22/2021View Website
Midwestern Sate University
Wichita Falls, TX
Kodaly Levels I, II, III Virtual6/21/20217/02/2021View Website
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
The Elemental Style: Composing and Arranging, Part 1 Virtual6/07/20216/18/2021View Website
Strathmore UkeFest Virtual 8/13/20218/17/2021 View Website
Strathmore Ukulele Teacher Training & Master Class Virtual 8/13/20218/13/2021 View Website
Tennessee Arts Academy
Nashville, TN
Various Courses Virtual 7/11/20217/16/2021 View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Kpatsa: Drumming for Young People (Ghana)Virtual6/05/20216/05/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Otofo: Coming-of-Age Drumming (Ghana)Virtual6/09/20216/09/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Introduction to Puerto Rican BombaVirtual6/10/20216/10/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
That’s Odd: Music for Xylos, Drums, Recorders in Odd Time Signatures Virtual6/11/20216/11/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Safe, Effective Hand Drum Technique: Exercises & Warm-Ups for You & Your Students: Part 1 and 2 Virtual 6/12/20216/12/2021 View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Happy Jammin-Parts I, II, & III Virtual 6/14/20216/16/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Strum and Hum: Introducing the Ukulele to Young Musicians Virtual6/17/20216/17/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Brazilian Music for the Classroom Virtual 6/18/20216/18/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Making Instruments for the Classroom Virtual 6/19/20216/19/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Exploring the Time-Line via the World Music Drumming Curriculum Virtual 6/21/20216/22/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Electronic Music: Making, Mixing & Mastering Virtual 6/22/20216/22/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Social Emotional and Project Based Learning: Through the lens of World Music Drumming Virtual 6/23/20216/24/2021 View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Women in Music (Africa) Virtual 6/24/20216/24/2021 View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Sing, Dance and Play: Brazilian Music for Kids Virtual 6/25/20216/25/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Drum Set for Accompanying Your Group Virtual 6/26/20216/26/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Marimba Tuneup and Maintenance Virtual 6/26/20216/26/2021 View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Kids, Choir & Drums: A Teaser Virtual 6/28/20216/28/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Lower Elementary ≠ Lower Performance Virtual6/29/20216/29/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
3 C’s for Growing Student Xylophone Skills: For Confidence, Competence, and Commitment Virtual6/29/20216/29/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Getting Started in World Music Drumming Virtual6/30/20216/30/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Understanding Afro-Centric Music: Playing and Hearing Timelines and Rhythmic Layers Virtual 6/30/20217/01/2021 View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
World Music Strumming: (Ukulele) Intermediate Level Virtual 7/01/20217/01/2021 View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Kinka, Speaking the Drum Language of the EweVirtual7/07/20217/09/2021View Website
World Music Drumming
Summer Sampler Series
Unison Drumming for Ensemble BuildingVirtual7/08/20217/08/2021View Website