Let’s be clear: this is a “tough love” editorial. As a music educator turned travel consultant, I work with dozens ...

When striving to produce a good saxophone tone, one of the most crucial pieces of equipment is the mouthpiece. There ...

Prior to 2018, the music education community often articulated the need for NAfME to address topics centering diversity, inclusion, access, ...

In November 2022, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute of Music announced a new youth-focused pilot program, titled “the B-Side.” The program ...

Music teachers must be flexible and adapt to each student’s unique learning style to help them achieve musical excellence. To ...

It is no secret schools in the United States face the most significant educator workforce shortage in our Nation’s history. ...

A director addresses their students:  “Brass, let’s articulate some eighth notes: Ta ta Ta ta Ta ta Ta ta! 1! ...

Achieving a cohesive and balanced sound within the wind section of your orchestra or band can present many challenges. Here ...

The time is right for every ensemble to participate in a festival! Whenever our backs are facing an audience, our ...

Horn player Staff Sgt. Shawn Zheng, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., is one of the newest members of “The President’s Own” United ...

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Can’t we all just get along?” I certainly have, but the truth is ...