The Music Educator’s Oath – First Do No Harm byThomas Palmatier March 30, 2024 0 The phrase “First Do No Harm” has been widely quoted as part of the Hippocratic Oath that physicians swear upon...
We All Share the Same Purpose byThomas Palmatier February 19, 2024 0 Jay Wanamaker, Exec. VP for Global Sales at Roland, and SBO+ Editor-in-Chief Tom Palmatier I just returned from the National Association...
What I Learned About SBO+ Last Month byThomas Palmatier January 8, 2024 0 In December I attended the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. There, I was able to meet many of...
The Best of the Best byThomas Palmatier January 8, 2024 0 This is a very special issue for SBO+ because it puts the focus on all of you, the music teachers...
Where Do You Get Your Joy? byThomas Palmatier November 26, 2023 0 I recently bought a new car. I realize for most people, that’s not an unusual occurrence but I belong to the...
Win YOUR Race byThomas Palmatier October 15, 2023 0 SBO+: Just as we were going to print, we learned of the passing of Robert W. Smith. Robert was not...
Adapt, or Perish! byThomas Palmatier September 10, 2023 0 Well, maybe that’s a little dramatic…. Educators are constantly adapting because the students we teach, and the environments that we...
Leadership – Maximizing Your Assets byThomas Palmatier August 20, 2023 0 In this Back-to-School issue of SBO+ we put a special focus on leadership. Early August provides a moment between the...
Performing Music is a Lifelong Passion byThomas Palmatier July 16, 2023 0 During the past month I was able to witness how music can be something that comforts, inspires, and brings added...
What Did We Learn from the Essays? byThomas Palmatier June 11, 2023 0 In this issue of SBO+ we announce the winners of our student essay contest, with student scholarships and teacher products...
Good News! byMike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 With the beginning of spring comes festivals, ensemble trips, warmer weather, and of course, seasonal allergies. This spring, the NAMM...
Back to Normal (Sort of) – Now What? byThomas Palmatier April 2, 2023 0 It’s that time of year when ensembles are preparing for festivals, assessments, contests, or whatever terminology is used in your...