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

Have you ever experienced suggesting a change to your ensemble and been met with awkward silence or even what seemed...

Reprinted from ChorTeach with permission of ACDA From year to year, many choral conductors have their choir participate in festivals,...

Jazz is a tricky business to be sure, but it is also entirely learnable and accessible to ANY student independent...

Have you ever felt isolated or found the parking lot empty when you finally leave the school building? Have you...

Many times, in my career I have talked with piano players who couldn’t relate to the joint music making experience,...

During my decades in leadership positions, I learned through trial and (many) errors what people expect of all their leaders...

It’s no secret that retail trends are changing. More and more people are shopping exclusively online, leaving the brick-and-mortar model...

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

The bell rang as Mrs. Sanders closed the piano lid, feeling more exhausted than ever. The energy in her music...

Sound fundamentals! Make sure your grip and stance are correct. Stick to the Basics Marcato, legato, and neutral patterns for...

I guess Bob Dylan was on to something. Change of all types is not only inevitable, if it’s managed correctly,...