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Earlier this year, Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band received a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to participate in...

The JSU band story began with Kermit Holly Sr., who was an outstanding educator and concert violinist, singer, organist, and...

Jackson State University (JSU), located in Jackson, Mississippi is the state’s only designated urban research institution in the state of...

In this month’s issue we take an UpClose look at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), more specifically, their music...

From ChorTeach, courtesy of ACDA From Libby Montiel Gopal, K-12 visual and performing arts supervisor at the East Windsor Regional...

I’ve been thinking a lot about the journeys each of us take in life and how the choices, the influences...

As we begin the school year it is appropriate to consider the repertoire we will choose for each of our...

“Why would you want to play jazz?” “Are you sure about this?” “Do you know what you’re getting yourself into?”...

Musician 3rd Class (MU3) Alyse Merry benefited early in life from a vibrant and varied musical upbringing. Growing up in...

On July 10th-12th, 2024, over 400 music educators descended on Fort Collins, Colorado at the 13th annual Modern Band Summit...

Ensemble programs are unique because of many factors. Enrollment numbers, resources, schedules, number of directors, community support, and other influences...