Teaching by Ear, Learning by Heart Creative Musical Arts at New England Conservatory – Part III April 8, 2024 0 SBO+: This is part 3 in a series of articles by faculty members of the NEC who share their tips...
Patriotic Music Binds Us to the Idea of America April 8, 2024 0 SBO+: Well-known author and frequent SBO+ contributor Harvey Rachlin provides this article on the important role music plays in developing...
Getting to the Point! Comparative Articulation for Woodwinds – Part 2 March 30, 2024 0 Before we delve into this in part 2 (see the February issue for part 1), a word of caution: All...
Teachers Need Self-Care, Too: Customized Routines to Combat School Stress March 30, 2024 0 Self-care is the most important guiding principle to have at the forefront of any music education position. Whether you are...
Mind Your Own Business – Carnegie Hall’s B-Side Program Teaches The Business Side of the Music Industry February 19, 2024 0 In November 2022, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute of Music announced a new youth-focused pilot program, titled “the B-Side.” The program...
Merging the Kodály and Orff Schulwerk Philosophies in the K-5 Classroom February 19, 2024 0 Music teachers must be flexible and adapt to each student’s unique learning style to help them achieve musical excellence. To...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Music Educators February 19, 2024 0 It is no secret schools in the United States face the most significant educator workforce shortage in our Nation’s history....
Getting to the Point! Comparative Articulation for Woodwinds – Part 1 February 19, 2024 0 A director addresses their students: “Brass, let’s articulate some eighth notes: Ta ta Ta ta Ta ta Ta ta! 1!...
Strategies for Improving the Sound of Your Wind Section February 19, 2024 0 Achieving a cohesive and balanced sound within the wind section of your orchestra or band can present many challenges. Here...
Red-Headed Stepchild: Beyond the Beatings – Going Beyond the Classroom January 8, 2024 0 As music educators, we know better than anyone that our professions do not start or end in the classroom. We...
It Takes a Village: The Role of Community in a Music Program January 8, 2024 0 As you begin establishing yourself in your new position, be sure community building is at the top of your list...
Teaching by Ear, Learning by Heart Creative Musical Arts at New England Conservatory, Part 2 January 8, 2024 0 SBO+: This is part 2 in a series of articles by faculty members of the New England Conservatory who share...