Marching Band

Earlier this year, Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band received a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to participate in...

The JSU band story began with Kermit Holly Sr., who was an outstanding educator and concert violinist, singer, organist, and...

Jackson State University (JSU), located in Jackson, Mississippi is the state’s only designated urban research institution in the state of...

In this month’s issue we take an UpClose look at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), more specifically, their music...

As the back-to-school season comes crashing down around us and summertime relaxation wanes, most of our time will soon be...

So many times, we forget marching band members are athletes as well as musicians and performers. Band members are asked...

In many issues of SBO+ we feature articles about the importance of taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and...

This year’s NAMM Show hosted over 62,000 attendees, welcoming 16,000 more visitors than last year. Alongside the rise of attendees...

A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Musician First Class Marcus Flores auditioned and was selected for assignment to the U.S....

In November 2022, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute of Music announced a new youth-focused pilot program, titled “the B-Side.” The program...

SBO+: This is our 24th year of recognizing outstanding directors of music from each state. This year SBO+ expands this...

Concert Band Alfred Music • Alfred.com Arabian Dances by Roland Barrett, Grade 2 The Tempest by Robert W. Smith, Grade...