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Our rhythm collections and classroom percussion sets are perfect for group and classroom use.  All of our classroom percussion instruments are quality-built and at priced to meet your budget.  Encourage your classroom to be active and make music together with these drumming collections.  Browse our selection of classroom percussion instruments within the rhythm and drum collection categories below or view all of our group drumming products.

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A History of the West Music Catalog

Posted on 12th September 2011 by Judy Pine
West Music Company is celebrating being 70 years strong this year! Here’s some background on how the West Music Catalog Department started……

Download the digital edition of the new West Music catalog!

Posted on 17th August 2011 by Jordan Wagner
We've digitized the new 2011-2012 West Music catalog, and released it for free download! Now you can take a portable, digital version of the catalog wherever you go, or get a free copy anywhere that there's internet access. Every product is linked to a web page where you can place an order. Simply click on the product's Item number (i.e. 800965) to view an even more detailed description, along with options to add it to your shopping cart and place an order.

Remo Paddle Drums!

Posted on 22nd June 2011 by Jennifer Winegarden
West Music Hand Percussion Consultant Jennifer Winegarden walks us through Remo's Paddle Drums - just in time for summer! Be sure to pick up a set for the classroom, or family fun!

West Music Exclusive - Remo Not So Loud Ladoumbes, Djembes and Tubanos!!

Posted on 9th June 2011 by Jennifer Winegarden
West Music is the first company in the world to have in our possession the NEW Not So Loud Ladoumbe and the NEW Not So Loud Djembe!! These two drums are a fantastic addition to the current Not So Loud drum collection.

World Music Drumming Summer Workshops

Posted on 8th May 2011 by Judy Pine
The World Music Drumming Curriculum was published by Will Schmid in 1997, following an 18-month pilot project. The curriculum was designed to accomplish several goals. The first goal was to bring the excitement and motivation of world music and drumming from African and the Caribbean to general music curriculums. The format of the program is designed to build important work and community skills, such as communication and listening; cooperative teamwork; and respect for others.

Music Advocacy Links

Posted on 1st July 2010 by Teresa Heitman
Music Advocacy: Music Matters! Let your voice be heard about the importance of music education for every child! Find out more from the links on this page.

Insure Your Instrument!

Posted on 19th March 2010 by Amanda Hazelett
Now that you have bought your instrument, the most important thing to do is get it insured. Learn some of the details and conditions involved in instrument insurance.

Sales & Services

Download the digital edition of the new West Music catalog!

Posted on 17th August 2011 by Jordan Wagner
We've digitized the new 2011-2012 West Music catalog, and released it for free download! Now you can take a portable, digital version of the catalog wherever you go, or get a free copy anywhere that there's internet access. Every product is linked to a web page where you can place an order. Simply click on the product's Item number (i.e. 800965) to view an even more detailed description, along with options to add it to your shopping cart and place an order.

National Teacher Registry Partners With West Music

Posted on 19th October 2010 by Ryan West
NTR has expanded its education products by partnering with West Music Company in response to requests from teachers to provide musical instruments and music products for their Classroom Wish Lists. More than 6,000 high-quality, music products from West Music Company have been added to the NTR website and are now available for teacher’s Wish Lists and for purchase by parents and others committed to helping teachers and schools bridge the budget gap.

Announcing the New WestMusic.com Features

Posted on 25th July 2010 by Teresa Heitman
At West Music we're continually looking for ways to make your life easier and more productive. We approached the new website with you, our customer, in mind and we think you'll like the results: Enhanced Searching Capabilities, Easy Login, Now with Email Address, Upgraded Hi-Res Product Images, Easier 1-Page Checkout, Email Your Shopping Cart for Approval, Payment Options Now Include PayPal, and you can pick your purchase in-store!

West Music Sonor and Remo Rebate

Posted on 7th July 2010 by Teresa Heitman
Purchase REMO or SONOR Products and Receive a GIFT CERTIFICATE to West Music! When you purchase any in-stock Remo or Sonor product between May 26 - August 31, 2010, you'll be eligible to receive a gift certificate to West Music! Click here to see our Remo Percussion and Sonor Orff Instruments.

School Lease/Purchase Plan

Posted on 1st July 2010 by Ryan West
BGE Financial Corporation is a leader in Lease/Purchase Plans for schools, universities and music booster programs. BGE has assisted music programs in meeting their musical instrument needs since 1988. With school budgets becoming tighter every year, leasing provides an avenue to assist your school accounts in acquiring the instruments they need while staying within their annual budget. The purpose of our leasing plan is to assist school music departments in acquiring the necessary instruments for their program at minimal capital investment.

Events

Mines of Spain Drumming Circle

Posted on 4th November 2011 by Jordan Wagner
Come watch the Tri-State Family Drumming Team at the E.B Lyons Interpretive Center in the Mines of Spain, Sunday November 6, 1-5 pm! Feel free to bring other types of instruments if you'd like to sit in with the group.

Catalog Scavenger Hunt and Review Winners

Posted on 9th September 2011 by Jordan Wagner
We've selected our Catalog Scavenger Hunt contest winner, along with our first monthly review winner! Remember that it's never too late to become a review winner, as we have the contest every month!

Write a review on our website and be entered to win a $100 gift certificate!

Posted on 8th August 2011 by Jordan Wagner
We'd like to hear your feedback on the materials and products that you've ordered from us! Write a review for any product on our website, and be entered to win a monthly drawing for a $100 gift certificate!

2011-2012 West Music Catalog Scavenger Hunt!

Posted on 6th August 2011 by Jordan Wagner
In celebration of the BRAND NEW 2011-2012 West Music Catalog, we've decided to offer you a fun and informative way to get to know the new catalog. In years past, we've held contests such as "Find the West Music Pen", in which customers would search for a pen hidden deep within the pages of the catalog. We had such an overwhelming response to that promotion that we've decided to take it a step further this year.

20th Annual Closed Door Sale

Posted on 5th July 2011 by Jordan Wagner
It's West Music’s Customer Appreciation Day! Our Closed Door Sale is reserved especially for our best customers, and you should receive your invitation in the mail shortly. We'll be closing our doors to the general public, so these amazing deals will be kept exclusively for you! We’ve saved our very best deals for our very best customers. No games or gimmicks—just great money $aving deals store wide!

Get a rebate for a free gift certificate when you purchase Remo and Sonor products!

Posted on 30th June 2011 by Jordan Wagner
Did you purchase Remo or Sonor Products between June 1st and August 31st, 2011? If so, you may qualify to receive a West Music Rebate Gift Certificate! Redeeming your rebate is easy-- click on the applicable link below to download the rebate form. Send your completed form and accompanying paperwork to the address on the form and we'll send you your gift certificate!

Drum Set Demo with Kip Roelfsema

Posted on 2nd November 2010 by Jordan Wagner
West Music's Kip Roelfsema is conducting a drum set demo at the Cedar Falls store location. He'll be demonstrating the basic setup of a drum set and different playing techniques and styles. Anyone interested in drumming or those new to the drum set are invited to attend. The demo session admission is completely free.

Workshops and Conventions

Posted on 1st July 2010 by Ryan West
Wherever you go...there West Music is. The following is a list of conventions and conferences where West Music will be exhibiting in 2010-2011. Many times we provide Orff instruments or tubanos for use in the session rooms which means these instruments will be available to you at discounted prices and free shipping when picked up at the end of the show! We'd love to hear from you about certain books, instruments or recorders you would like to see in our booth. (Please contact us no later than 3 weeks before any show to allow shipping time.) For information regarding orders to be picked up at the following list of conventions, please contact our convention coordinator via email at service@westmusic.com or call 800-397-9378. ext 306. See you there!