Commentary

Imagine being at a conference for music educators and running into one (or more!) of the teaching/conducting/composing icons of our...

You got the music director gig—congratulations! You are about to step into a great new working environment that promises to...

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...