Sweetwater’s First Year in B&O February 19, 2024 0 It has been a little over a year since Sweetwater launched their band and orchestra (B&O) initiative. When the news...
Clarinet: Developing the Optimum Clarinet Tongue Position January 8, 2024 0 A clarinetist’s tongue position is perhaps one of the most important components of successful playing since it has a direct...
Groovin’ Up ‘n Down in D November 26, 2023 0 SBO+: We issued a call for teachers who have written pieces for their students and have received several that are...
The 77th Annual Midwest Clinic byThomas Palmatier October 15, 2023 0 From the basics of teaching strings to refining your pedagogical string knowledge, this four-hour immersive session will provide non-string specialists...
Conducting Symposiums: Which one is best for you? April 2, 2023 0 SBO+: Years ago Dr. Catherine Rand hired me to be a conducting coach at her summer conducting workshop. It was...
“Lost Woods Fantasy” by JaRod Hall November 13, 2022 0 JaRod Hall’s “Lost Woods Fantasy” is a wonderful grade 1.5 piece, and it was my students’ favorite last year. With...
The Beginner is the Advanced is the Beginner October 13, 2022 0 There’s a saying there is no advanced level music or playing, just great fundamental playing at all levels whether beginner...
Trends and Changes in Today’s Wind Orchestra Scene byMike Lawson October 13, 2022 0 SBO: This is the final installment of four articles by leading composers for wind bands. The acclaimed composer and conductor...
Cook Strait Crossing October 13, 2022 0 by Laura Estes, Excelcia Wind Band Music Published in 2021, Cook Strait Crossing is a newer band piece composed by...
Debunking Saxophone Myths September 5, 2022 0 Bigfoot. Chupacabras. Unicorns. Nessie. These are all animals that (perhaps?) exist most vividly only in the minds of dreamers. Still,...
Teaching the Oboe to Beginners September 5, 2022 0 Congratulations! You have beginning oboe players! We think the oboe is the most beautiful instrument in the ensemble. So much...
Cardiff Castle September 5, 2022 0 by Mark Williams • Grade 1 (Very Easy) Looking for that perfect piece of music for your beginning band? You’ve...