Using Repair Initiatives as a Strategy for Increasing Community Engagement bySBO+ Contributor November 29, 2025 0 By Lisa Canning In the realm of music education, resources can sometimes feel scarce, particularly when it comes to providing...
Benefits of Tri-M: Why and How to Start a Chapter at Your School bySBO+ Contributor November 28, 2025 0 By Nikki Wilson and Hannah Cole I will never forget the conversation I had with one of my students that...
New Products November 2025 byTom Palmatier November 26, 2025 0 Make This Winter Wondrous with Festive String Orchestra Music Whether you're focused on programming winter, Christmas, and holiday concerts, or...
Dip Your Toes In: Practical Eclectic Styles Skills for the Classical Musician bySBO+ Contributor November 25, 2025 0 By Lillian Green The following article sample was reprinted from American String Teacher, vol 73, issue 2 with permission from...
Guitar Tricks for Tricky Chords bySBO+ Contributor November 25, 2025 0 By Dr. Scott Burstein If you have a guitar class or modern band that uses student-selected pop songs, there is...
Three Characteristics of Leadership – Lessons for Music Teachers byTom Palmatier November 21, 2025 0 By Bill Humbert Every music teacher is a leader whether directing an ensemble, managing a rehearsal, or mentoring a student...
Some Thoughts on Program Building Through Retention bySBO+ Contributor November 20, 2025 0 By Marcia Neel We all spend countless hours recruiting new students into our programs, yet retention—the piece that ensures those...
The Ideal Choral Music Teacher: A Student Description bySBO+ Contributor November 17, 2025 0 By Lloyd P. Campbell This article is a reprint from Choral Journal, December 1978. View the original article online at...
Keep Cool! bySBO+ Contributor November 18, 2025 0 By Dr. Matthew Arau Leadership is easy when everything is going your way. People are happy and moving toward accomplishing...
Crafting a Creative Mindset for Band – Part 1 bySBO+ Contributor November 14, 2025 0 By Keith W. Hodgson SBO+: This is the first in a series of three articles. Enjoy! INTRODUCTION: What tools...
The Rhythm Section Comes First! bySBO+ Contributor November 13, 2025 0 When I introduce new tunes to school Jazz Ensembles, I work the rhythm section FIRST! Everything the horns play will...