Although he is little recognized today, the English composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852 – 1924) was one of the...
In the current era of testing and accountability, instrumental music educators must document evidence of individual student growth. The majority...
Still loving the thought of singing, even when we can’t raise that joyous noise together?
Music can be one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. For many musicians, this realization often comes...
“We already do that in music education.” How many times have you uttered that phrase under your breath as your...
Balancing life and work gets so overwhelming that few band directors take time to critically analyze the macro- and micro-effects...
Many years ago, I attended a National Band Association conference at Northwestern University. One of the clinicians from a major...
The next entry in “Colonel’s Book Club” is Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H....
Hello choir - welcome back!
A Choral Work for Our Time.
The need for the arts in every life we serve is vital, and you are the dedicated “composer” of each...
Once the shock of school closings and canceled performances subside, many band directors may begin wondering if there would be...
