Why Mandates Matter bySBO Staff April 10, 2007 0 I have been asked over the years why I have been such a forceful proponent of mandates. Many individuals, and...
Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 Fundraising is sometimes seen as an awful chore which only takes away from teaching and rehearsal time. However, many schools...
2007, December/January bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 Juilliard and NYFS: SOPW Juilliard and New York Festival of Song present Songs of Peace and War on Wednesday, January...
From Hope to Higher Ground bySBO Staff February 27, 2007 0 No advocate has had a greater impact on advancing music and arts education over the past decade than Arkansas Governor...
Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Audience bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 As symphony orchestras and choruses across the United States have been facing diminishing audiences in recent years, an intriguing study...
SBOSurvey: Travel Planning bySBO Staff July 24, 2021 0 Traveling to an exciting destination in order to perform and/or compete can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both music...
SBOUpfront: Planning a Performance bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 By Robert BrownAll conductors face the issue of planning for their next performance. I constantly mull over questions like "How...
Festivals and Travel bySBO Staff July 24, 2021 0 Fundraising. Booking flights, buses, hotel accommodations. Recruiting chaperones. Organizing the itinerary. Answering multitudinous questions from students, parents and administrators. As...