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Imagine this: You’ve spent months preparing for your music program’s big event, but when it’s time to book the venue...

Have you ever had a leader who just didn’t lead well? If you have, then you know first-hand what a...

SBO+: We will be bringing you regular items from our new partners at WindConductor.org. Visit them online for lots of...

When it comes to string playing, everyone seems to have their own acronym for teaching Tone… PAWS, WASP, etc…  My...

Selecting music for your ensemble is like shopping for yogurt in the dairy aisle at the grocery store. You’ll quickly...

The American String Teachers Association (ASTA) hosts eLearning webinars on various topics from engaging with your school board to double...

Q: How did you first get introduced to the trumpet, and what made you want to start playing it? A:...

I’ve spent most of my life looking forward. Always, the next concert, the next show, the next camp, the next...

In the instrumental world, there are clearly defined grading levels for band and orchestra music. However, these levels are not...

Strong posture is required for everybody, especially student performers in high school music arts programs. Strong posture enables a person...

Leadership is not always sunshine and rainbows. In fact, leading can be hard, but it is in the struggle where...

Famed teacher and trumpet pedagogue Barbara Butler has a saying: “The four things needed to make it are talent, work...