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As the back-to-school season comes crashing down around us and summertime relaxation wanes, most of our time will soon be...

So many times, we forget marching band members are athletes as well as musicians and performers. Band members are asked...

In March, ASTA hosted a webinar featuring school board members from across the country. As you prepare for the start...

In many issues of SBO+ we feature articles about the importance of taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and...

Unleash your students’ musical potential with Tomplay’s latest version, bringing you unparalleled access to a vast library of instruments and...

As a professional vocal coach who has worked closely with jazz bands, I invite band directors to consider integrating vocalists...

One of the most important and exciting aspects of cultivating a thriving jazz program begins with intentional programming. Whether you...

You’ve all heard of punk rock - The Ramones, The Clash, mohawks, attitudes, piercings, et cetera. But did you know...

Take yourself back to grade school for a moment. You’re navigating changing social relationships, growing awareness of your identity, a...

As a teacher who came from a background in traditional music education and shifted to teaching modern band, I observed...

“Fly” Nicki Minaj (feat. Rihanna)  I came to win, to fight To conquer, to thrive I came to win, to...

Have you ever thought, “Modern band sounds great but I don’t have the time, instruments, or patience to do modern...