Commentary

The renowned author Ken Follet proclaimed, “Proportion is the heart of all beauty.”  If that assessment rings true there perhaps...

Imagine you have a loaf of bread. This loaf is finite, it has borders. There’s only so much bread. You...

You got the music director gig—congratulations! You are about to step into a great new working environment that promises to...

What is the big deal about silence? Our hands go up, our hands come down, and the music starts. Then...

Selecting appropriate repertoire for smaller bands and orchestras will always be a challenge for ensemble directors. How do you challenge...

As I solicited articles from music education leaders for this issue focusing on leadership in our profession, it occurred to...

Ask yourself. Can you imagine a compelling oratory void of pacing, inflection and nuance all purposed to deepen the meaning...

Since I began teaching in 1995, I have had the fortune to work for some tremendous administrators. Usually, what they...

SBO+: I get asked to present quite a few conducting workshops, especially for busy music educators who may not have...

For many, June 6, 1944, may be recognized as one of the most significant dates in history when thousands of...

In part 1 of this series, we discussed some of the most important aspects of sight-reading. Namely, quality of sound...

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