On Your Mark… bySBO+ Contributor October 24, 2025 0 The goal of this exercise is for students to know the feel of having their embouchure set and ready to...
Getting Nowhere Fast bySBO Staff September 24, 2025 0 When rehearsing, some eager students may excitedly push the tempo faster than marked. Nimble fingers and quick bowing can be...
The First Week Sets the Tone By Peter Sciaino bySBO Staff August 14, 2025 0 Before the first lesson, the first rehearsal, or even the first downbeat, you’re already setting a tone. The beginning of...
Enhancing Your Performance: The Importance of Visual Presentation bySBO Staff June 20, 2025 0 You may also enjoy reading retention is the by-product of good teaching. You may also enjoy reading about Teachers Who...
Spring Sing – Leave Them Wanting More! bySBO Staff June 20, 2025 0 You may also enjoy reading retention is the by-product of good teaching. You may also enjoy reading about Teachers Who...
Consistency is Key bySBO Staff January 9, 2025 0 Sight reading is a skill like any other- it can be honed and perfected. However, to do so, it takes...
Sound Advice for Choosing Repertoire bySBO Staff August 8, 2024 0 As we begin the school year it is appropriate to consider the repertoire we will choose for each of our...
If You can Sing it, You can Play it! byMike Lawson May 5, 2024 0 I am a firm believer that if you can sing it, you can play it. Even though all my classes...
Recruitment and Retention – It’s More Than “Filling the Seats” April 8, 2024 0 A key aspect of all music programs is recruitment and retention. We are often pressured to “fill the seats,” but...
Excelcia Music Publishing Releases Inspiring New Concert Band Music Catalog byMike Lawson May 24, 2021 0 A bold release with over 50 new works, Excelcia Music Publishing’s just released 2021-22 Concert Band music catalog is filled...