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

By Cecil Adderley Beginning Our School Year — Leaders Emerge at Every Age As we begin another academic year, we...

By David Cook Like all industries, the music industry requires customers to sustain itself and continue to manufacture products at...

Music educators may wonder how to incorporate improvisation into ensemble rehearsals despite its many benefits. I used to think I...

The 2025 American String Teachers Association (ASTA) National Conference and National Orchestra Festival (NOF) will be held March 19-22 in...

By Jenny Gipson Oh, the life of a booster club board member, there is nothing quite like it! You and...

Less is more. No colors and no ink, keep it light; don’t ruin the score for your successor. Develop your...

From ChorTeach with permission from ACDA When I was trying to build a successful choral program, I remember pulling out...

SBO+: I think Yukiko Nishimura is a wonderfully gifted composer currently writing for bands and orchestras with many superb pieces...

What are some of the most joyous moments you have experienced in your life? Were you in nature? Were you...

Back-to-school season is an exciting time! Here are some things that might help your students have a great start to...