Listening and hearing are two different things. Hearing is involuntary and listening is voluntary. The student “hears” the birds, rain, ...

The word “upbeat” has more than one meaning.  To most people, it means having a positive outlook, being cheerful, and ...

SBO+: Normally, Lesley writes for SBO+ about orchestra and string teaching, but this month she shares important thoughts about relationship ...

In October, SBO+ introduced you to Miss Abby’s classroom and provided an inventory list for the instruments and other gear ...

Gordon J. Snyder joins the SBO+/MMR sales team from Orlando, Florida and has served as a band director and fine ...

United Sound, a not-for-profit organization that provides students with disabilities equal access to the musical performing arts, has launched a ...

For the first time ever, the SBO+ Essay Contest is open to instrumental and vocal students across the USA! With ...

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a top-ranked creative and performing arts conservatory in Winston-Salem, N.C. ...

A survey on the use of federal funds to support music and the arts, has been launched by the National ...

For about a half century (gosh, that’s old!) I’ve been a band kid. I also played string bass in the ...

Early November is a time of great inspiration and community as drummers, percussionists, educators, and fans of all ages from ...