Commentary

Though most would agree that practice makes perfect, making practice perfect is a challenge in its own right. The variables...

K.M. Griesinger earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music education from the University of Akron, where she is adjunct...

Maintaining a healthy vocal music program in the face of challenges such as shrinking budgets and scheduling pressure brought on...

Tours with American high school bands, choirs, and orchestras are about as American as apple pie. However, before jumping onto...

Taking a choral group on the road can be a wonderfully enriching experience. Travel can promote bonding, foster trust, expand...

Fundraising is sometimes seen as an awful chore which only takes away from teaching and rehearsal time. However, many schools...

By Stephen PrattDear Mr. Smith,I am enjoying my first year here at Central State College. I just wanted to write...

Whether your band’s instrumentation is stable or the periodic loss of players causes gaps in part coverage, there may be...

Throughout my years as a private flute teacher, I have addressed a wide variety of technical problems among my students....

The demographic, cultural and economic shifts in America over the past half-century have had significant impact on schools – especially...

The conclusion of marching band season can leave a void in the lives of those percussion and auxiliary performers who...