Jazz educators often find themselves struggling to engage young musicians who, like their non-musical peers, have seemingly insatiable appetites for...
Most theatrical productions have a stage manager. The stage manager usually is backstage during the entire performance. They follow the...
SBO+: Regular contributor Bob Morrison has written an important and powerful essay entitled "The Storm Is Here: Seven Threats Every...
Effective leadership isn’t about having every solution at your fingertips, it’s about modeling the same curiosity, flexibility, and perseverance we...
SBO+: Regular contributor Bob Morrison has written an important and powerful essay entitled "The Storm Is Here: Seven Threats Every Music (and Arts) Educator Must Understand Right Now."Bob adds. This...
Effective leadership isn’t about having every solution at your fingertips, it’s about modeling the same curiosity, flexibility, and perseverance we hope to inspire in our students. Ensemble directors face an...
In the evolving landscape of the music industry, fostering participation requires more than just promoting products; it necessitates the creation of a robust ecosystem that supports collaboration among musicians, repair...
You can do everything right as a leader and still feel exhausted. You care. You show up. You put in the time. You want the best for your students and...
When I was in elementary school (in 1970s Memphis, Tennessee), I loved music class. My teacher was Ms. Della Comella. She would travel from classroom to classroom with her autoharp...









