Commentary

Playing an instrument is not just about becoming a musician… It’s about developing your heart.” - Technical Sgt. Kelly Cho,...

Dear Santa, Where do I begin? First, THANK YOU for bringing me the big present I asked for two years...

The word “upbeat” has more than one meaning.  To most people, it means having a positive outlook, being cheerful, and...

In October, SBO+ introduced you to Miss Abby’s classroom and provided an inventory list for the instruments and other gear...

Many of us in music education are aware of the research shows learning music results in educational, cognitive, social, emotional,...

November is here and with that comes the changing colors of the falling leaves, cooler, crisper temperatures, and in the...

SBO+: This is the first in a series of articles about mariachi and other genres of music to make our...

SBO+: Jared mentioned to me he was going to make this presentation at the Midwest Clinic in December. I was...

I planned to be an accountant. Although I don’t remember why accounting, or who influenced me, it was an easy profession...

The word “upbeat” has more than one meaning.  To most people, it means having a positive outlook, being cheerful, and...

Initial Thoughts In any rehearsal, one of our primary goals should be to try to create as many moments of...

For years, principal Robin Scott has watched through her office window as eager sixth graders met outside in the early...