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You can do everything right as a leader and still feel exhausted. You care. You show up. You put in...

To start, my parents gave me the name Jazz when I was born. I ask them, and still ask them...

American Bandmasters Association Announces New RecognitionThe American Bandmasters Association has established the Alton Adams Legacy Recognition to honor the contributions...

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

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

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

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

When did you first start playing, and why did you pick percussion?I first picked up the sticks when I was...

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By Bill Humbert   Daily in rehearsal rooms, we talk about tone, tuning, technique, rehearsal pacing, and musicianship. But behind...

By Staff Sergeant Emily Kerski, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”   You never know when a single lesson could...

By Nikki Hill, MSgt, The United States Air Force Band Upon meeting Technical Sergeant Michael Romans, the first thing you...