Behind the Curtain Tips on Evaluating Music for Your Jazz Ensemble bySBO Staff June 24, 2025 0 Selecting repertoire for your jazz groups is (of course) every bit as important as choosing material for your other concert...
JodyJazz Expands DV HR Series with Baritone Model bySBO Staff December 12, 2024 0 JodyJazz has announced the expansion of its popular new DV HR series saxophone mouthpieces with the introduction of the new...
The Girls In The Band Jazz Documentary bySBO Staff November 15, 2024 0 Kudos to the award winning documentary, The Girls In The Band, recently named by Jazzfuel as one of the "Ten...
ARTICULATION: The Jazz Musician’s Best Friend byJeff Antoniuk November 7, 2024 0 Jazz is a tricky business to be sure, but it is also entirely learnable and accessible to ANY student independent...
The 16th Annual Jazz Education Network Annual Conference byJesse Nolan October 27, 2024 0 By Jesse Nolan The 16th Annual Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference, held from January 8-11, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia,...
Warm-up with Improvisation byNancy Summitt October 27, 2024 0 Music educators may wonder how to incorporate improvisation into ensemble rehearsals despite its many benefits. I used to think I...
Transforming Jazz Bands into Versatile Ensembles with Vocalists May 6, 2024 0 As a professional vocal coach who has worked closely with jazz bands, I invite band directors to consider integrating vocalists...
The Art of Jazz Programming May 6, 2024 0 One of the most important and exciting aspects of cultivating a thriving jazz program begins with intentional programming. Whether you...
Starting a Conversation – Exploring Improvisation in the Modern Band Rehearsal byBrayer Teague May 6, 2024 0 As a teacher who came from a background in traditional music education and shifted to teaching modern band, I observed...
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...
Planting Seeds: Cultivating a Healthy Jazz Program January 8, 2024 0 Adapted from “Five Steps for Growing a Healthy Crop” Hungry For Truth blog from the South Dakota Soybean Farmers, August...
New Edition for Popular “Jazz Educator’s Handbook” by Jeff Jarvis & Doug Beach bySBO Staff January 3, 2024 0 Kendor Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the second edition of The Jazz Educator's Handbook by veteran jazz educators and...