When We Teachers Walk Through the Door: New Teachers, Take Note January 8, 2024 0 As I was teaching a conducting lesson, we deconstructed the rehearsal segment the student had led in front of one ...
Do Kids Need Stage Makeup? byMary Gray January 8, 2024 0 If you’ve ever wondered if young actors really need to wear makeup on stage, the short answer is yes. The ...
Some Thoughts on Curriculum Planning for General Music January 8, 2024 0 Time is a precious commodity. In my experience, time seems to weigh even more heavily on general music educators! We ...
The Sin of Failure to Consider the Role of Proportion byMike Lawson January 8, 2024 0 The renowned author Ken Follet proclaimed, “Proportion is the heart of all beauty.” If that assessment rings true there perhaps ...
Ukulele Day: Using the In-Class Performance to Empower Your Young Musicians January 8, 2024 0 Every music educator would agree there is incredible value in allowing our students the opportunity to perform. The hard work ...
Leadership Resolutions byDr. Matthew Arau January 8, 2024 0 2024 is here and with the arrival of January, many of us have taken the time to write out New ...
Getting to the Point! Comparative Articulation for Woodwinds – Part 1 January 8, 2024 0 A director addresses their students: “Brass, let’s articulate some eighth notes: Ta ta Ta ta Ta ta Ta ta! 1! ...
The NAMM Show Highlights the Latest for Music Educators and Students byMike Lawson January 8, 2024 0 The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has an annual show. Now, you may think this is only for music ...
What I Learned About SBO+ Last Month byThomas Palmatier January 8, 2024 0 In December I attended the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. There, I was able to meet many of ...
New Edition for Popular “Jazz Educator’s Handbook” by Jeff Jarvis & Doug Beach bySBO Staff January 3, 2024 0 Kendor Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the second edition of The Jazz Educator's Handbook by veteran jazz educators and ...
Our 24th Annual 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference bySBO Staff December 11, 2023 0 SBO+: This is our 24th year of recognizing outstanding directors of music from each state. This year SBO+ expands this ...
Tom’s Tips byThomas Palmatier December 11, 2023 0 SBO+: I get asked to present quite a few conducting workshops, especially for busy music educators who may not have ...