Marching Band

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

Each year we share with you some of the top sellers from leading music education publishers. RandallStandridge.com Concert Band  Choose...

Given the fact our marching band season is virtually over for this academic year, what things should we be considering...

SBO+: This marks the 25th year of this annual feature focusing on YOU, the music teachers who are making a...

We have had the privilege of conducting middle and high school students in honor ensembles all over the country. Participating...

SBO+: This is the first in a series of articles explaining common practices used by publishers and state MEAs in...

By Senior Airman Stephen Morris As long as I can remember, drums have been a part of my life. As...

By Barry Bernhardt Greetings from Lake St. Louis, MO!  By now, you have all had at least one performance at...

SBO+: Barry Bernhardt recently retired as director of bands at Florida International University. He is well known in the marching...

“Excited doesn’t even begin to describe it—for our students, this is truly the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Steve Kauffman,...

SBO+: We are pleased to announce that Barry Bernhardt, an accomplished teacher of the marching arts, will be a regular...

When I was in the Army, the saying on Friday evenings was “Hurray, only two more working days until Monday!”...