November 2025 Three Characteristics of Leadership – Lessons for Music Teachers byTom Palmatier November 21, 2025
The Modern Musician’s Guide to Music Theory and Composition By David Von Kampen byJon Bubbett January 8, 2024 0 It’s been a long time since I sat in freshman theory while working on my undergraduate degree in college. Like...
Red-Headed Stepchild: Beyond the Beatings – Going Beyond the Classroom January 8, 2024 0 As music educators, we know better than anyone that our professions do not start or end in the classroom. We...
It Takes a Village: The Role of Community in a Music Program January 8, 2024 0 As you begin establishing yourself in your new position, be sure community building is at the top of your list...
You Got the Job! Staff Sergeant Kate Walsh January 8, 2024 0 You got the job!” he shouted at me through the phone. The voice on the other end was a friend...
Teaching by Ear, Learning by Heart Creative Musical Arts at New England Conservatory, Part 2 January 8, 2024 0 SBO+: This is part 2 in a series of articles by faculty members of the New England Conservatory who share...
The Sin of Failure to Consider the Role of Proportion byMike Lawson January 8, 2024 0 The renowned author Ken Follet proclaimed, “Proportion is the heart of all beauty.” If that assessment rings true there perhaps...
Leadership Resolutions byDr. Matthew Arau January 8, 2024 0 2024 is here and with the arrival of January, many of us have taken the time to write out New...
You have a face for flute.” – Technical Sergeant Cara Dailey bySBO Staff December 11, 2023 0 Technical Sergeant Cara Dailey never expected an auspicious assessment by her elementary school music teacher would cultivate her love for...
The Gift of Presence byDr. Matthew Arau December 11, 2023 0 When I was a young kid, I remember how excited I felt the morning of Christmas, waking up early and...
Join the Team That is Your School: Be a Teacher-Leader November 26, 2023 0 Imagine you have a loaf of bread. This loaf is finite, it has borders. There’s only so much bread. You...
Inspiring a Love of Music, By Frank Battisti and Scott Rush byJon Bubbett November 26, 2023 0 Imagine being at a conference for music educators and running into one (or more!) of the teaching/conducting/composing icons of our...
Five Tips to Master Your New Music Director Role November 26, 2023 0 You got the music director gig—congratulations! You are about to step into a great new working environment that promises to...