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May 2026

School Band & Orchestra + coverage for May 2026, with music education news, teaching resources, advocacy, products, and classroom insight.

New Products

New Products

Kendor Music Publishes New Jazz Charts for Spring

Kendor Music Publishes New Jazz Charts for Spring

Excelcia Music Releases Their 2026-2027 Choral Music Catalog

Excelcia Music Releases Their 2026-2027 Choral Music Catalog

The Fibracell Advantage: Reeds That Won’t Warp, Crack, or Quit

The Fibracell Advantage: Reeds That Won’t Warp, Crack, or Quit

DW Soundworks Launches Metal Legacy

DW Soundworks Launches Metal Legacy

Translating Emotion to Expression: Five Strategies to Try

Translating Emotion to Expression: Five Strategies to Try

Sidney Harth’s Bowings for the Beethoven Symphonies 

Sidney Harth’s Bowings for the Beethoven Symphonies 

The Different Type of Music Stands – Part 2a

The Different Type of Music Stands – Part 2a

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em

A Good Stage Manager is Better than Gold

A Good Stage Manager is Better than Gold

The Storm Is Here: Seven Threats Every Music (and Arts) Educator Must Understand Right Now

The Storm Is Here: Seven Threats Every Music (and Arts) Educator Must Understand Right Now

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones

Building a Stronger Ecosystem for Growth in the Music Industry

Building a Stronger Ecosystem for Growth in the Music Industry

The Hidden Leadership Patterns That Are Draining You

The Hidden Leadership Patterns That Are Draining You

Guitar Education: Beyond Hum and Strum

Guitar Education: Beyond Hum and Strum

Destiny is a Weird Thing

Destiny is a Weird Thing

American Bandmasters Association Announces New Recognition

American Bandmasters Association Announces New Recognition

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Headlines