By Christian Barnhard IITeachers of traditional concert bands and orchestras often consider improvisation as an activity reserved for jazz settings....
By Eliahu SussmanWhen it comes to using the latest devices, software, and digital instruments in the classroom, finding the right...
It's time to begin planning for the next school year. The marching music might be ready and the drill actively...
This article is a review of music for intermediate concert band. Selections touched upon include new music for grade levels...
When it comes to rehearsal techniques, there are as many styles as there are teachers. Success in the band room...
From a Vision to a BandFrom a seed to a sapling, and a sapling to a tree. A strong music...
In middle school and high school instrumental programs across the country, from the Midwest to the West Coast, instrumental departments...
All conductors face the issue of planning for their next performance. I constantly mull over questions like "How many weeks...
By D.L. Johnson This is kind of a tough topic to cover. I know most educators will say they have...
By Mike Pearce Despite the abundance of high quality, original band literature available for bands to play, there may be...
In the January 2003 edition, School Band and Orchestra surveyed band and orchestra directors about the process of applying for grants. By...
Whether your band’s instrumentation is stable or the periodic loss of players causes gaps in part coverage, there may be...
