Last month SBO+ introduced you to Miss Abby’s classroom and provided an inventory list for the instruments and other gear...

Every time I hear someone (especially a streaming service) say they’re going to start a “Plus” service it generally means...

SBO+: In the March 2016 issue of SBO+, regular contributor Tom Merrill wrote a fantastic article about James Wells, one...

SBO+: I have had the great privilege of subbing for a terrific general music (K-5) teacher, Abigail Lantz at Wilmot...

For 26 years, the Virginia International Arts Festival has brought a star-studded cast of musical performers to the Hampton Roads...

As I talk with music educators around the country, an increasing number of you are being called upon to teach...

As you can imagine, the U.S. Army places a high premium on developing leaders and teaching principles of leadership. As...

In June, I was privileged to spend time working with talented young musicians at a band camp. They nervously filed...

The ensemble that breathes together will play together. This doesn’t just apply to wind instruments. Have you ever watched a...

In this issue of SBO we feature a unique perspective on the role of travel in a music program. Tom...

We’re pleased to bring you the first in a multi-part series looking at trends in the wind orchestra compiled by...

“Balladair” has a very special place in my heart. When I was in fifth grade band, our director, Tony Maiello...