Concert Band

By Aaron Noë It’s easy to get into the comparison game especially after marching season as we begin to reflect...

By Keith W. Hodgson SBO+: This is the second in a series of three articles. If you missed the previous...

By Keith W. Hodgson   SBO+: This is the first in a series of three articles. Enjoy! INTRODUCTION: What tools...

As a band director, you're not just the conductor of music, but also a guide in helping students learn the...

How should a school band director measure success? What are the metrics we use to calibrate success? What do schools,...

Young band directors face many musical and administrative challenges early in their careers.  The learning curve is steep, and the...

The JSU band story began with Kermit Holly Sr., who was an outstanding educator and concert violinist, singer, organist, and...

Jackson State University (JSU), located in Jackson, Mississippi is the state’s only designated urban research institution in the state of...

In this month’s issue we take an UpClose look at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), more specifically, their music...

PracticeFirst, powered by the amazing assessment algorithm created by MatchMySound, is a music learning application that gives teachers and students...

It has been a little over a year since Sweetwater launched their band and orchestra (B&O) initiative. When the news...

A clarinetist’s tongue position is perhaps one of the most important components of successful playing since it has a direct...