November 2025 Three Characteristics of Leadership – Lessons for Music Teachers byTom Palmatier November 21, 2025
Serving Colorado, Country, and the Classroom Through Music bySBO+ Contributor November 11, 2025 0 Chief Warrant Officer Kelsie McCallum, Colorado Army National Guard As a third-generation Army Soldier, service has always been woven into...
The Journey Continues! bySBO+ Contributor October 27, 2025 0 By Cynthia A. Lansford I am a retired band director currently living in Keller, Texas. “Retired” may be the wrong...
The Concert Composer’s Handbook Reviewed bySBO+ Contributor October 22, 2025 0 By Jon Bubbett When most people imagine the life of a composer, they think of the artistic side: a blank...
Progress in Music Doesn’t Happen Instantly – It Happens Measure-by-Measure bySBO+ Contributor October 22, 2025 0 By Aaron Noë We live in a society that craves instant results. As we scroll through reels and shorts, we...
Music Gave me a Voice, but the Military Gave it Purpose bySBO+ Contributor October 13, 2025 0 By Airman First Class Chloe Yoon There’s a crackling electricity in the air when the stage lights hit just right....
2025 Teachers’ Choice Awards Ballot bySBO Staff October 6, 2025 0 The 2025 SBO+ Teachers’ Choice Awards (TCA) finalist ballot is now live! Educator readers of SBO+ are eligible to vote for products, companies, and...
Leadership Doesn’t Have to Be Draining bySBO Staff September 18, 2025 0 By Dr. Matthew Arau Leading can bring down the weight of the world on our shoulders. With leadership comes extra...
My Start in Music bySBO Staff September 17, 2025 0 By Jennifer Higdon My Start in Music by Jennifer Higdon “Band!” That was my answer when asked about my start...
Set the Stage for High Expectations on Day 1 bySBO Staff September 12, 2025 0 By Aaron Noë "...get organized for the first day with the expectation of playing" The school year is quickly approaching,...
Serving Others Through Music – Ryan’s Story bySBO Staff September 11, 2025 0 By U.S. Navy Music Program Musician 1st Class Ryan Snell spent most of his childhood in Goose Creek, South Carolina,...
Reflections bySBO Staff September 11, 2025 0 By Dr. Harry Begian This is the second of three articles excerpted from the 1991 dissertation, “Program Trends of the...
Blueprints and Building Blocks: Starting the Year with Intention bySBO Staff September 9, 2025 0 By Bill Humbert A new school year brings excitement, fresh energy, new faces, and opportunities to shape the musical...