Commentary

In the world of music, there are individuals whose talents extend far beyond the stage into the realms of service...

Change is in the air. This time of year, we experience the change of seasons from fall to winter and...

What is the big deal about silence? Our hands go up, our hands come down, and the music starts. Then...

Autumn is here and with that, the leaves on the trees change colors from green to oranges, reds, and yellows,...

I don’t come from a musical family, but I believe fate will have its way no matter what we’re born into....

SBO+: This month marks a slight departure from our usual approach in “America’s Musicians.” Usually, the military musician tells their...

Do you ever wake up in the morning, check the temperature for the day on your phone, groan inwardly, and...

Selecting appropriate repertoire for smaller bands and orchestras will always be a challenge for ensemble directors. How do you challenge...

School is starting and the new students, filled with excitement and nervousness, are walking into our music or theater classes...

As I solicited articles from music education leaders for this issue focusing on leadership in our profession, it occurred to...

Ask yourself. Can you imagine a compelling oratory void of pacing, inflection and nuance all purposed to deepen the meaning...

Since I began teaching in 1995, I have had the fortune to work for some tremendous administrators. Usually, what they...