Marching Band

In the early 1990s, there was no orchestra program in the Waterford (Mich.) School District; fast-forward to this past year,...

Texas gets it. When you add up the facts, the results point to the fact that Texas most likely has...

Fundraising can be challenging for any school's music program. How does a music educator convince his or her school district...

Dr. Richard "Ricky" Suk (rhymes with "book") is the director of Ohio University's Marching 110, an illustrious marching band that...

As part of our survival issue, SBO spoke to experienced band directors and music education professionals to get their advice...

McCormick's New Designer Flags and CostumesDesigner Dianne Maielli teams up with McCormick's again this year to offer an array of...

In the past 12 months, the more-than-300-member Londonderry (N.H.) High School Marching Band has traveled to China, marched at a...

There are many types of activities that rely on subjective assessment and the comparison of one performance to another. Often...

Sousa Foundation Announces 2008 Sudler Shield RecipientsThe John Philip Sousa Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2008 Sudler Shield....

Performing at concert festival is an inspiring musical experience for both music students and conductors. Concert festival is more than...

Ball, acorn, barrel, or olive tip? Wood tip or nylon? Hickory, maple, rattan, bamboo, or birch? Umbrella, standard, or replaceable...