Commentary

Educators weigh in on the latest trends in professional development From keeping up with the latest pedagogical trends to becoming eligible...

"This is the year that I’m going to…”How many times have we said this to ourselves? At the beginning of...

Understanding the school budget processWell, it is that time of year again – time to prepare for the school budget...

Traditional Public Music Education and Innovative El Sistema Programming: Two Platforms that Share a Common GoalOver the past five years, since...

New music/arts standards will drive education for the next decade… or longer

April/May Opening Notes from the Editor...

Addressing Behavioral Issues in the Classroom When was the last time you had one of those days where you went home...

Studying music can lead to many exciting career possibilitiesBy the time you read this, most of the high school seniors in...

Four directors discuss the evolution of Summer Music Camp offerings in their areasOnce again, even as a harsh winter just...

Bringing Bach to the FutureA hundred years ago, you would be hard-pressed to find an orchestral concert program that did...

New music/arts standards will drive education for the next decade… or longerMusic leaders celebrate the release of the National Standards...

Teachers must take control of the future of their programsThese are trying times for music educators. Our state and local...