At this year’s NAMM show, many vendors had instruments or accessories that would enable musicians to practice without bothering neighbors...

During the past month I was able to witness how music can be something that comforts, inspires, and brings added...

Thanks to our generous sponsors Casio, Alfred Music Publishing, MakeMusic, Yamaha Corporation of America, Hal Leonard, NAMM Foundation, Focusrite and...

In this issue of SBO+ we announce the winners of our student essay contest, with student scholarships and teacher products...

Students who are in Miss Abby’s Classroom from kindergarten through 5th grade progress through a curriculum that eventually leads to...

Great locations, terrific music, and heck, you may be able to write it off as professional development (repeat LOUDLY after...

It’s that time of year when ensembles are preparing for festivals, assessments, contests, or whatever terminology is used in your...

In the past few issues of SBO+ we announced partnerships with the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the American...

Music, teaching, leadership, management, and daily life all have one thing in common. They are all about relationships. When people...

As we look back at 2022 and ahead to 2023, it’s hard to underestimate the changes SBO+ has gone through....

Often when you see a title like this you expect to see a collection of grizzled master educators imparting the...

For about a half century (gosh, that’s old!) I’ve been a band kid. I also played string bass in the...