April 2026

I love to Fly Fish.  A few years ago I was introduced to fly fishing by my brother-in-law. It wasn’t long...

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Jazz isn’t just a style of music—it’s a way of thinking, connecting, and creating. Rooted in culture, history, collaboration, and...

The Performance of a Lifetime By Marty Steiner                                     The image of Florida's St. Petersburg that many may have of its senior citizens...

When clinicing middle and high school band programs, I have noticed some common conducting issues that hinder an ensemble’s musical...

Making Music: More Than the NotesAs directors, we spend countless hours thinking about the notes on the page. But the...

The truth is, I was tricked into playing the bassoon.Unlike a lot of classical musicians, I did not grow up...

SBO+: If you don't recognize the trumpeter, watch some videos of Maynard Ferguson who ended every song on a high...

I’m asked by music and arts education advocates how to stay positive in times of crisis and uncertainty. A glib...

If you are looking to deepen and broaden your learning this summer, please join us for our 4th annual Virtual String...

Every July, the college town of Fort Collins, Colorado is invaded by educators from across the country to play music,...

Let me tell you about the moment I realized my music education degree had some holes in it.I was looking...