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When it comes to string playing, everyone seems to have their own acronym for teaching Tone… PAWS, WASP, etc…  My...

In the instrumental world, there are clearly defined grading levels for band and orchestra music. However, these levels are not...

Strong posture is required for everybody, especially student performers in high school music arts programs. Strong posture enables a person...

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

Selecting appropriate repertoire for smaller bands and orchestras will always be a challenge for ensemble directors. How do you challenge...

As I solicited articles from music education leaders for this issue focusing on leadership in our profession, it occurred to...

Ask yourself. Can you imagine a compelling oratory void of pacing, inflection and nuance all purposed to deepen the meaning...

Since I began teaching in 1995, I have had the fortune to work for some tremendous administrators. Usually, what they...

SBO+: I get asked to present quite a few conducting workshops, especially for busy music educators who may not have...

For many, June 6, 1944, may be recognized as one of the most significant dates in history when thousands of...

To keep our listeners’ attention, we must fill up our performances with expressive details like dynamics, tempo markings, and articulations. ...

Do you ever feel like you have been racing the clock, running on a hamster wheel, and working so hard...