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“Fly” Nicki Minaj (feat. Rihanna)  I came to win, to fight To conquer, to thrive I came to win, to...

Have you ever thought, “Modern band sounds great but I don’t have the time, instruments, or patience to do modern...

What have you done to advocate for your music program today? This question feels strange as I write it. I...

Language is one of the most important parts of any culture. It is the way people communicate with one another,...

This month, UpClose puts the spotlight on modern band and jazz from our partners at MusicWill and the Jazz Education...

Describe the publishing process for you. Is there anything about it you think conductors or teachers might not be aware...

I am a firm believer that if you can sing it, you can play it.  Even though all my classes...

The end of this school year is near, and it’s the perfect time for the selection of next year’s student...

In the dynamic landscape of music education, school choirs are continuously evolving to engage students and audiences alike. The fusion...

I have a confession. When I graduated from college, I aspired to work my way up from a small school program...

Ah, summer, that time of year when we finally get to relax and take care of ourselves. It is also...