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...
Inside the BCME: Behind the Scenes byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Three years ago, researchers at The Institute for Educational Research & Public Service, an affiliate of the University of Kansas,...
BCME Roundtable: Winning Communities byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 In April of this year, the NAMM Foundation awarded a record-breaking 179 districts with the “Best Communities for Music Education”...
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...
Staff Selections: Holiday Selections for the Band and Orchestra byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Balancing musical quality, technical difficulty, and fun is the challenge as we turn our attention to the holiday season. The...
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,...
Repertoire Forum: New Holiday Music bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 This issue includes reviews of works especially well suited for holiday concerts, with a variety of voicings and difficulties represented....