July 2025 Laying the Groundwork: The Importance of Foundational Music Experiences By Annamarie Bollino bySBO Staff July 30, 2025
How to Select Saxophone Reeds By Tracy Heavner bySBO Staff July 28, 2025 0 Proper reed selection is very important because the reed affects almost every aspect of saxophone performance especially tone, intonation, response,...
Welcoming New Composers to Our Jazz Roster! bySBO Staff July 24, 2025 0 We can't wait to introduce you to the new members of our Jazz Ensemble composer roster for this year....
Transforming Educators into Product Specialists and Repair Technicians Why This Matters More Than Ever By Lisa Canning bySBO Staff July 21, 2025 0 In recent years, the music education sector has faced unprecedented challenges that threaten the sustainability of our instrument service industry....
Ensemble Sound – Simple Steps for MONUMENTAL Results! bySBO Staff July 18, 2025 0 As you pause from this school year and begin contemplating how you will start the next, remember that the simplest...
Meet Chief Musician Noel Marcano By U.S. Coast Guard Band Staff bySBO Staff July 17, 2025 0 A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Chief Musician Noel Marcano was immersed in music from a very young age....
Marching Band Camp: 5 Pro Tips for Directors From WindConductor.org bySBO Staff July 16, 2025 0 As a band director, preparing for marching band camp involves more than just ensuring the students are ready. It requires...
Making Hard Decisions as a Leader bySBO Staff July 15, 2025 0 Being a leader can be fun, uplifting, and rewarding, particularly when things are running smoothly, everyone is getting along, and...
My Story bySBO Staff July 12, 2025 0 My name is Aaron Perrine, and I’m thrilled to be a newly elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. I...
Doing Better Next School Year byThomas Palmatier July 10, 2025 0 We’re now in the heart of summer and hopefully, you have had some time to decompress and gather your thoughts....
Bring Harmony to Your Classroom bySBO Staff July 10, 2025 0 Establishing a positive classroom culture in a music education environment demands more than effective lesson planning and classroom management; it...
How Choir Practice Builds Confidence in Middle School Students bySBO Staff July 5, 2025 0 Choir practice in middle school helps students build confidence through teamwork, performance opportunities, and vocal skill development.