August 2025 Arts Education Strategic Planning: The Ultimate Advocacy Tool By Laurie T. Schell bySBO Staff August 21, 2025
My Road bySBO Staff March 28, 2025 0 I’ve spent most of my life looking forward. Always, the next concert, the next show, the next camp, the next...
When Selecting New Choral Music, Choose Success bySBO Staff February 26, 2025 0 In the instrumental world, there are clearly defined grading levels for band and orchestra music. However, these levels are not...
Ten Questions Great Leaders Ask byDr. Matthew Arau February 25, 2025 0 Great leaders ask great questions. Thoughtful questions lead to meaningful answers. Great leaders are always thinking about what they can...
The Power of Strong Posture – Technology is the Problem and the Solution bySBO Staff February 25, 2025 0 Strong posture is required for everybody, especially student performers in high school music arts programs. Strong posture enables a person...
Lead from Dissonance to Harmony byDr. Matthew Arau January 10, 2025 0 Leadership is not always sunshine and rainbows. In fact, leading can be hard, but it is in the struggle where...
Grit, Tenacity, and a Bit of Luck bySergeant First Class Matt Gaunitz January 8, 2025 0 Famed teacher and trumpet pedagogue Barbara Butler has a saying: “The four things needed to make it are talent, work...
Teaching Leadership and Character Through Music byDr. Matthew Arau December 11, 2024 0 We can strengthen our leadership skills through the study of music, whether listening, singing, or playing. Music rehearsals are an...
“This Audition Has Your Name on It” bySBO Staff December 2, 2024 0 Technical Sergeant Fareed Simpson-Hankins' musical journey to the United States Air Force Band is a story of embracing opportunities to...
Through My Music byDr. Myra Rhoden and Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy November 8, 2024 0 We have had the privilege of conducting middle and high school students in honor ensembles all over the country. Participating...
High Performance Culture byThomas Palmatier November 7, 2024 0 Have you ever experienced suggesting a change to your ensemble and been met with awkward silence or even what seemed...
The Three C’s of Leadership byThomas Palmatier November 7, 2024 0 During my decades in leadership positions, I learned through trial and (many) errors what people expect of all their leaders...
Save Your Local Music Store! byLaura Penrose November 7, 2024 0 It’s no secret that retail trends are changing. More and more people are shopping exclusively online, leaving the brick-and-mortar model...