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All I ever wanted to be was a band director. From the first day of 6th grade band class, I...

Early November is a time of great inspiration and community as drummers, percussionists, educators, and fans of all ages from...

Reggie Benson was one of the most dynamic and passionate band directors I have ever known. We shared an office...

There appears to be a nation-wide issue with administrators just not “getting” what we do in music. This is not...

Matthew Arau, Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Education Department and Associate Director of Bands, stands for a...

SBO: When considering who to ask to write about student leadership, Matthew Arau was at the top of my list....

Robert W. Smith leads master class workshop at The First Academy, Orlando, Florida In our July 2021 issue, we profiled...

For well over 60 years, music and band have been vital parts of the student experience at Southwest Dekalb High...

Finally, the time has come to take a deep breath and moment for ourselves. Our bands have worked hard to...

The best way to predict the future is to invent it. To invent the future, we need to understand what...

Music educator, former band director, and former “band kid” Ryan Van Bibber teaches music technology at the Fort Hayes Career...

The cost for entry into band is a daunting challenge for many students, and it sends those with parents willing to...