Commentary

The nine-year-old nervously walked into his first trumpet lesson with six other classmates. Within a half hour, they had mastered...

As the summer sun rises high in the sky, it’s not just the temperature that’s heating up for music educators—it’s...

Fun! Challenging! Exciting! Rewarding! Advantageous! Do your middle and high school band members double on different instruments?  I have found...

Occasionally, one of the “giants” of our profession is moved to share what they have learned from others. When this...

Leading can lead to all sorts of stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and overwhelm, and yet we rarely talk about the real...

When most people think of taking an elective or joining a school activity, they often believe they must choose between...

Figuratively that is, more in like an artistic sense. Musician 1st Class (MU1) Erik Andrusyak is one of the most...

Musician 3rd Class (MU3) Alyse Merry benefited early in life from a vibrant and varied musical upbringing. Growing up in...

As the back-to-school season comes crashing down around us and summertime relaxation wanes, most of our time will soon be...

In March, ASTA hosted a webinar featuring school board members from across the country. As you prepare for the start...

The end of this school year is near, and it’s the perfect time for the selection of next year’s student...

SBO+: This is part 3 in a series of articles by faculty members of the NEC who share their tips...