May 2026

Students are constantly looking for positive ways to express themselves. They want to feel valued, heard, and understood. More research...

The following article sample was reprinted from American String Teacher, vol 74, issue 4 with permission from ASTA and the...

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Jazz educators often find themselves struggling to engage young musicians who, like their non-musical peers, have seemingly insatiable appetites for...

Most theatrical productions have a stage manager. The stage manager usually is backstage during the entire performance. They follow the...

SBO+: Regular contributor Bob Morrison has written an important and powerful essay entitled "The Storm Is Here: Seven Threats Every...

Effective leadership isn’t about having every solution at your fingertips, it’s about modeling the same curiosity, flexibility, and perseverance we...

In the evolving landscape of the music industry, fostering participation requires more than just promoting products; it necessitates the creation...

You can do everything right as a leader and still feel exhausted. You care. You show up. You put in...

When I was in elementary school (in 1970s Memphis, Tennessee), I loved music class. My teacher was Ms. Della Comella....

To start, my parents gave me the name Jazz when I was born. I ask them, and still ask them...

American Bandmasters Association Announces New RecognitionThe American Bandmasters Association has established the Alton Adams Legacy Recognition to honor the contributions...