We all seek musical inspiration from different sources and occasionally it comes along even when we're not actively searching. It ...

Usually this space is reserved for my commentary on the topic of the day. For this issue I want to ...

Each fall for the past two years I have written sequential articles for School Band and Orchestra magazine.

Podcasting for Music EducatorsWhat Is Podcasting? Podcasting is fast, personal, convenient and cool. Podcasting is the latest method of posting ...

All conductors face the issue of planning for their next performance. I constantly mull over questions like "How many weeks ...

By Mike Pearce Despite the abundance of high quality, original band literature available for bands to play, there may be ...

"Make sure that your trombone players are moving their slides properly by using their elbow, not their wrist. Using the ...

By Richard FordSummer camps provide students with unique opportunities for social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth. A music camp can ...

"To avoid some confusion for beginning flute players' finger position, I put a small piece of masking tape on the ...

By Jennifer H. McInerney Cover Photo by Bob Freeman, Freeman Photography, Coppell, Texas. Inside photos courtesy of the Plano ISD ...

In the January 2003 edition, School Band and Orchestra surveyed band and orchestra directors about the process of applying for grants. By ...

"In an effort to build and strengthen breath support, we created a challenge, called 'Long Tone Challenges.' The students challenged ...