July 2022

SBO: When considering who to ask to write about student leadership, Matthew Arau was at the top of my list....

Orchestras by their very nature, have a different warmup flow than a band or a choir. Having sat in bands...

With all the challenging emotions students across the country are feeling these days, I asked former band director, music educator...

One of the challenges for any administrator is selecting new teachers. A successful music program has much in common with...

Robert W. Smith leads master class workshop at The First Academy, Orlando, Florida In our July 2021 issue, we profiled...

Few people would argue that music is a “calling.” However, teaching is a “calling” as well. Combining these two into...

Musician First Class Ian Dobie How does an avid outdoorsman and violinist from land-locked Boise, Idaho, become interested in joining...

Finding the “goldilocks” piece for your young ensemble can be a challenge in itself, but add in matching that piece...

Tone quality, intonation, and balance all go hand in hand in creating a great ensemble sound. Start by reminding your...

Dear Educators: The impact of the past two years on your profession is almost as indescribable as it is immeasurable....