Legacy: Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
Founded in Germany in 1875, Sonor prides itself on its rich history of crafting top-quality percussion instruments. From its earliest-production glockenspiels to its modern professional drums to its Orff instrument line, Sonor has stood at the forefront of musical innovation and enhancement for 150 years. The key to its success is simple: Sonor never compromises on quality or sound.
Innovation: SMART
Sonor Orff’s SMART Series is the world’s first stackable xylophone solution for the classroom. These instruments embrace industry-leading innovations in sound, functionality, and design. Moreover, their compact and portable unique stacking construction maximizes your classroom’s storage space. To top it all off, SMART xylophones feature integrated riser elevation to improve ergonomics, while their optimized resonator box ensures that SMART instruments never sacrifice sound for size.
A Superior Orff Selection
Sonor offers a vast variety of Orff instruments, providing inspiring musical solutions for all budgets. From the entry-level Global Beat series to the mid-tier Primary line and all the way up to the Meisterklasse and Palisono lineups, all Sonor Orff products play well together, allowing every classroom to mix and match models to meet their needs. Best of all, no matter which level you choose, your instruments will boast Sonor’s signature tuning.
Built for Sustainability
As a brand that treats its environmental impact with the utmost importance, Sonor maintains the world’s first line of FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) Orff instruments. From the forest to the finished product, these instruments are produced in accordance with the FSC’s ecological and social guidelines.
Best-selling Fiberglass Xylophones
Palisono is a fiberglass material that’s exclusively developed by Sonor, and its unique properties make it perfectly suited for xylophone production. It’s a material that thrives in even the most challenging environments, featuring exceptional resistance to external influences such as temperature and humidity. Thousands of educators around the world have selected Pailisono xylophones for their classrooms, making them rank among the best-selling fiberglass xylophones in the industry.
More Bang for Your Buck
Make music more fun with Sonor Orff’s extended-range tenor-alto xylophones and metallophones! These models accommodate two students playing simultaneously, both saving space in your classroom and building your students’ abilities to play in concert with each other.
Endless Options at Your Disposal
From Palisono fiberglass to Meisterklasse rosewood to Primary Pao Rosa, Sonor Orff carries a sweeping range of bass bars in a variety of different materials. Bass bars are a great way to add depth to your ensemble, with Sonor Orff recommending the sub-contra C, contra F, and contra G bars as a sturdy musical foundation for your classroom.