See What JEN Has Planned for Us! bySBO Staff November 26, 2023 0 SBO+: I recently looked at the schedule for the Jazz Education Network (JEN) convention, to be held in New Orleans...
The 77th Annual Midwest Clinic byThomas Palmatier October 15, 2023 0 From the basics of teaching strings to refining your pedagogical string knowledge, this four-hour immersive session will provide non-string specialists...
The Duke was Right: Things Ain’t What They Used to Be September 10, 2023 0 My first new car cost me $10,000. It was a Chevy Cavalier. (Yes, I got it because I was really...
Effective Parent Leadership in a Music Program Orchestrating Success August 20, 2023 0 SBO+: In this issue we discuss many aspects of leadership in successful music programs. One of these is parent leadership....
Servant Leaders Inspire the Why – Pursuing Leadership Mastery, Getting the Most Out of Your Student Leaders August 20, 2023 0 Many factors go into developing an effective student leadership team. The most important thing you can do is be an...
National Association for Music Education – Harnessing the Power of Relationships March 13, 2023 0 Now more than ever the world needs a deeper sense of community and unity. As the dissonance of political agendas,...
Preview of ASTA Conference byMike Lawson February 20, 2023 0 2022 ASTA SBO+: We are pleased to begin an ongoing partnership with ASTA to bring expert string-focused content to our...
How to Thrive as a Choral Teacher January 15, 2023 0 All I ever wanted to be was a band director. From the first day of 6th grade band class, I...
PASIC Preview November 13, 2022 0 Early November is a time of great inspiration and community as drummers, percussionists, educators, and fans of all ages from...
Non-String Specialists Teaching Strings – Lessons from Reggie and Sam October 13, 2022 0 Reggie Benson was one of the most dynamic and passionate band directors I have ever known. We shared an office...
Be a Superhero to Your Administrators September 5, 2022 0 There appears to be a nation-wide issue with administrators just not “getting” what we do in music. This is not...
Inclusive Student Leadership – Making it a Reality byDr. Matthew Arau August 2, 2022 0 Matthew Arau, Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Education Department and Associate Director of Bands, stands for a...