Perspective

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

I recently returned from the American Bandmasters Association (ABA) annual convention, this time held in Washington, D.C. If you’re not familiar...

The phrase “First Do No Harm” has been widely quoted as part of the Hippocratic Oath that physicians swear upon...

Jay Wanamaker, Exec. VP for Global Sales at Roland, and SBO+ Editor-in-Chief Tom Palmatier I just returned from the National Association...

In December I attended the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. There, I was able to meet many of...

This is a very special issue for SBO+ because it puts the focus on all of you, the music teachers...

I recently bought a new car. I realize for most people, that’s not an unusual occurrence but I belong to the...

SBO+: Just as we were going to print, we learned of the passing of Robert W. Smith. Robert was not...

Well, maybe that’s a little dramatic…. Educators are constantly adapting because the students we teach, and the environments that we...

In this Back-to-School issue of SBO+ we put a special focus on leadership.  Early August provides a moment between the...

During the past month I was able to witness how music can be something that comforts, inspires, and brings added...

In this issue of SBO+ we announce the winners of our student essay contest, with student scholarships and teacher products...