Overcoming Weakness bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 When I first began teaching at Central High School in Phoenix, Arizona five years ago, the plan was to build...
On the Beat: Peter Horton and the Trumbull Golden Eagles byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Pride, attitude, and concentration. These are the tenets that were drilled into Peter Horton when he was a young musician...
Survey: Mentorship bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 Based on this recent reader survey on the topic, it seems that mentorship among vocal music educators is alive and...
Grant Writing: Shaking the Money Tree bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 Grant writing is not hard, just a little time consuming. Whether you’re an instrumental or choral instructor, grants are out...
Report: Finding Fundraising Success bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 When it comes time to think about fundraising, it’s crucial to consider which campaigns might work best in a particular...
Roundtable: Making A Cappella Work with University Vocal Programs bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 For anyone who’s wandered the halls of college student unions, it’s no secret that a cappella groups have long been...
Iris Stevenson Gets a Helping Hand bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 For decades, director Iris Stevenson has led her sprawling choral group from Crenshaw Senior High School in South Central Los...
Survey: Back to School bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 While the annual summer break offers both teachers and students a welcome respite from the grind of the academic year,...
Hometown Hero: Center Grove’s Chris Pratt bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 This summer, between working 9-to-5 at his graduate program and serving as president of his district’s Teachers’ Association, Chris Pratt...
Turn Off the Tuner for better ensemble intonation byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Advances in electronics and the miniaturization of the gadgets that musicians use in performance and practice have contributed to a...
Top New Works for Concert Band byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 It's time to begin planning for the next school year. The marching music might be ready and the drill actively...
Staff Selections: Repertoire for Brass and Woodwind Choirs byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Small ensembles are a necessary part of any vibrant, successful music program. These groups provide students with unique opportunities to...