By Keith W. Hodgson   SBO+: This is the first in a series of three articles. Enjoy! INTRODUCTION: What tools ...

When I introduce new tunes to school Jazz Ensembles, I work the rhythm section FIRST!  Everything the horns play will ...

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Co-sponsored by the John Philip Sousa Foundation and the American Bandmasters Association, this year’s winner is Concerto for Euphonium and ...

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By Bob Rogers Travel   Picture this: It’s a bright, beautiful November morning. Your students are performing alongside hundreds of ...

The Midwest Clinic returns to McCormick Place West in Chicago, Illinois for the 79th annual edition of the country’s largest ...

JodyJazz Inc. is proud to announce that the new JodyJazz DV JC JODY CUSTOM Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece was selected as ...

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Print & Digital   New Choral Music Releases for the New School Year from Excelcia New Choral music releases for ...

I Need to Practice

By Cynthia A. Lansford I am a retired band director currently living in Keller, Texas. “Retired” may be the wrong ...