Sofía López-Ibor

Sofía López-Ibor is a Guest Lecturer at Mozarteum University’s Department of Elemental Music & Dance Education – Orff Institute, specializing in the Orff Schulwerk approach. She is also a faculty member at The San Francisco School and the San Francisco International Orff Levels program. With over 40 years of experience, she focuses on fostering musical potential in diverse student populations through innovative pedagogy.

Education:

• Flute and Recorder Studies: Madrid and London
• Advanced Music Education: Orff Institut, Salzburg

Research Interests: Sofía’s work centers on the Orff Schulwerk methodology, integrating arts into education, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Her writings emphasize practical applications of music education theory, particularly in multicultural settings.

Awards:

• Orff Schulwerk Forum Medallion
• Herbst Foundation Award
• San Francisco Teacher of the Year

Contributions Beyond Teaching: Sofía has authored/co-authored seminal works like Quién Canta Su Mal Espanta (songs of the Americas) and Blue is the Sea (arts integration strategies). Her global influence stems from training educators and advocating for holistic music education.