When clinicing middle and high school band programs, I have noticed some common conducting issues that hinder an ensemble’s musical...
Making Music: More Than the NotesAs directors, we spend countless hours thinking about the notes on the page. But the...
Making Music: More Than the NotesAs directors, we spend countless hours thinking about the notes on the page. But the...
The truth is, I was tricked into playing the bassoon.Unlike a lot of classical musicians, I did not grow up...
Making Music: More Than the NotesAs directors, we spend countless hours thinking about the notes on the page. But the truth is, the success of music programs depends far less...
The truth is, I was tricked into playing the bassoon.Unlike a lot of classical musicians, I did not grow up in a musical family. In fact, the only reason I...
SBO+: If you don't recognize the trumpeter, watch some videos of Maynard Ferguson who ended every song on a high note.It’s not too late to make your end of the...
Jazz isn’t just a style of music—it’s a way of thinking, connecting, and creating. Rooted in culture, history, collaboration, and expression, jazz education offers students more than technical skill; it...
I’m asked by music and arts education advocates how to stay positive in times of crisis and uncertainty. A glib response might be, “When is access to arts education not...








