Last summer I found myself in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a brief period. With no agenda in mind, I set...
Daily in rehearsal rooms, we talk about tone, tuning, technique, rehearsal pacing, and musicianship. But behind every successful ensemble is...
As you reflect on the past year, I want to encourage you to look beyond the next twelve months and...
Marches are often programmed as openers, closers, or lighter repertoire. In the spring, bands across the nation participate in MPA...
As you reflect on the past year, I want to encourage you to look beyond the next twelve months and begin to develop a Long-Term Vision for your ensemble. Creating...
Marches are often programmed as openers, closers, or lighter repertoire. In the spring, bands across the nation participate in MPA and State Festivals which require a march as a "warm-up."...
The following article sample was reprinted from American String Teacher, vol 75, issue 1 with permission from ASTA and the author. As an orchestra conductor and string music educator, I have...
SBO+: This is a great article. If it seems intimidating keep in mind that once you do it, an annual update is easy. There are also lots of sources of...
When did you first start playing, and why did you pick percussion?I first picked up the sticks when I was in third grade around 9 years old. A year earlier,...












