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By Lisa Canning As music educators, we know the transformative power of music education. It enriches the lives of our...

When rehearsing, some eager students may excitedly push the tempo faster than marked. Nimble fingers and quick bowing can be...

By Kim Bruguier Recruiting students into beginning band is one of the most important, and often most challenging, responsibilities of...

By Tracy Heavner Introduction Before traveling to perform at a concert venue, there are steps all performers should take to...

By Patrick McGuire From ChorTeach with permission from ACDA What goes into making a “good” warm up? What are some...

By Dr. Matthew Arau Leading can bring down the weight of the world on our shoulders. With leadership comes extra...

By Jennifer Higdon My Start in Music by Jennifer Higdon “Band!” That was my answer when asked about my start...

By Mary Gray If you’re planning to videotape your show, the first thing you need to know is what are...

By Aaron Noë "...get organized for the first day with the expectation of playing" The school year is quickly approaching,...

By U.S. Navy Music Program Musician 1st Class Ryan Snell spent most of his childhood in Goose Creek, South Carolina,...

By Dr. Harry Begian This is the second of three articles excerpted from the 1991 dissertation, “Program Trends of the...