Commentary

A look at the difficult task of empowering student leaders in the music classroom.

Shinichi SuzukiAs SBO readers will have noticed by now, this publication recently began running a column, “String Section,” authored by...

Today’s Suzuki Method: A Conversation with Marilyn Kesler of the Suzuki Association of the AmericasDecades before El Sistema thrust the...

Unfortunately, some people tend to have preconceived notions of what students who have physical, mental, or other challenges may accomplish...

In the world of singing, Latin is not a dead language.

Innovative string curriculum at the University of Miami’s  Frost School of MusicPerforming with the Frost School of Music's Opera program...

Strategies for the instrumental music teacher from the Music Achievement CouncilTeaching is an art form. Great teachers are great artists....

One of the primary tenets of music and arts advocacy is getting the action out of the classroom and into...

The Mark O'Connor/Berklee Summer Strings Program as a model for creativityMark O'Connor with students and faculty at the 2013 O'Connor/Berklee...

When our leaders cheat, our students are cheated Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a...

Getting Your Feet Wet with Electric Instruments As repertoires of orchestras and educational ensembles have kept up with the times,...

Simple Ways to Build and Promote Your BandWhen Kelly Middle School opened up in Springdale, Arkansas 18 years ago, 20...