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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...

By Harvey Rachlin Rejection—it happens all the time and is a natural part of life. Those in the arts are...

By Bill Humbert Every music teacher is a leader whether directing an ensemble, managing a rehearsal, or mentoring a student...

Chief Warrant Officer Kelsie McCallum, Colorado Army National Guard As a third-generation Army Soldier, service has always been woven into...

By Cynthia A. Lansford I am a retired band director currently living in Keller, Texas. “Retired” may be the wrong...

By Jon Bubbett When most people imagine the life of a composer, they think of the artistic side: a blank...

By Aaron Noë We live in a society that craves instant results. As we scroll through reels and shorts, we...

By Airman First Class Chloe Yoon There’s a crackling electricity in the air when the stage lights hit just right....

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