The Ten Commandments of Programming byStephen Morris December 15, 2022 0 Repertoire selection is among the most important respon- Thou shalt program pop music sparingly. Of course, sibilities for all band,...
5 Smart Ideas to Help Retain (This Year’s) Beginners May 2, 2022 0 The S.M.A.R.T. approach focuses instruction and experience around success, modeling, activities, reflection, and trust as these five elements seem to...
The Impact of a Great Teacher – Student Relationship byDr. Charles T. Menghini February 23, 2022 0 I’m at that point in life when I look back and try to figure out who those people were that...
Programming to Get the Most Out of Your Concert Assessment Concert Cycle December 18, 2021 0 “Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation,” “Concert Contest,” “Large Group Evaluation,” whatever name it goes by in your state, many directors find...
Rebuilding the Culture byDr. Charles T. Menghini August 13, 2021 0 Hopefully we are coming out of the pandemic and school bells will not ring hollow as classes begin in the...
Covid-19 Relief Funding Includes Support for Music Education September 19, 2022 0 Covid-19 relief funds have been set aside to support education. Since the passage of the CARES Act in 2020, there...
Planning to Teach in a Post-Pandemic World bySBO Staff February 12, 2021 0 There was news about a virus that was permeating our world early in 2020, but it was not until March...
Planning to Teach in a Post-Pandemic World byDr. Charles T. Menghini February 8, 2021 0 Dr. Charles T. Menghini explains what should be front and center in your band program as music educators across the...
Continuing the Journey bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 If you have not already done so, it is time to develop a plan – and perhaps several plans –...
Five Action Steps to Help Reduce Director Burnout bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 Five steps which I was inspired to adapt for ensemble directors after reading a blog post by educator Owen Griffith.
Starting A Music Booster Organization bySBO Staff November 16, 2018 0 School music booster organizations can be a tremendous asset to a school music program, but like any group or business,...
How to Use Advocacy Stats to Your Best Advantage bySBO Staff September 7, 2016 0 With the passage of ESSA - There is not a better time to be providing this article.