April 2023

Through my years of teaching beginner trumpet players, I found that the “M-P” technique has been the most successful way...

Tone, tone, oh my gosh that gorgeous oboe tone! It’s one of the highlights and most sought-after qualities of playing...

Technical sergeant (TSgt) Erick Quintanilla is a citizen Airman, serving as both a musician in the Air National Guard Band...

Are you or your student drummers ready to move past “boots and cats” but you’re not sure what comes next?...

There are two types of props (or properties): hand props and set props. The hand props are carried on and...

When you think of general music what immediately comes to mind? Do you think of children singing or using solfege?...

SBO+: Years ago Dr. Catherine Rand hired me to be a conducting coach at her summer conducting workshop. It was...

Spring is in the air, and with spring for most programs comes recruitment for the newest musicians in your program....

Who do you trust?  When you’re wondering about what uniforms to purchase, the best step-up instrument for that promising musician,...

Mary Svenvold, an outstanding Montana music educator, explains the pros and cons of teaching a K-12 position. “You teach kids...

As educators in music, I think it is safe to say we all feel dedicated to our profession.  We spent...

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