MAC Corner

Who among us on the first day of 2020 could have imagined where we are today? We can wish things...

If you have not already done so, it is time to develop a plan – and perhaps several plans –...

It was March 11 when Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz basketball team tested positive for the coronavirus. Within days,...

Every music teacher’s dream is to create and foster a quality program where students enjoy performing life-altering repertoire at the...

In January 2019, I was fortunate enough to attend the NAMM (National Association for Music Merchants) Show held annually in...

As this issue of School Band and Orchestra celebrates 50 Directors Who Make A Difference, it raises the question, “What...

Now that the school year has started, it’s not too early to remember recruiting and retention.

Have you seen or heard #MSFQ and wondered what it means? It stands for More to Start and Fewer to...

Teaching is a performing art and communication is constant. We spend a large part of each day giving instructions and...

To say that our chosen profession is challenging is certainly stating the obvious. We work long hours and continually seek...

Five steps which I was inspired to adapt for ensemble directors after reading a blog post by educator Owen Griffith.

Here are eight things you should be fitting into every rehearsal. If you keep things moving, it’s amazing how much...