Concert Band

By Mike Pearce Despite the abundance of high quality, original band literature available for bands to play, there may be...

By Jennifer H. McInerneyPhotos by Karl J. Pfeffer Jr., Indianapolis, Ind. After months of training and preparation, it's unusual that...

By Dawn AllcotIn a recent survey conducted by MENC, the National Association for Music Education, 95 percent of 364 music...

In the January 2003 edition, School Band and Orchestra surveyed band and orchestra directors about the process of applying for grants. By...

It began about 15 years ago with one teacher’s vision: an efficient, streamlined music education program at W.C. Pryor Middle...

By Chris DeRose As a jazz ensemble director, have you ever wondered how on earth to communicate with your guitar...

by Bob Morrison Why on earth do we need a "Music Director's Survival Guide?" I have never heard of a...

Your percussionists probably represent the best-organized and best-behaved sections in your band, right?No? How odd, seeing as they are far...

Band and orchestra directors interested in a unique travel opportunity that incorporates musical, social, cultural, and educational experiences should consider...

Whether your band’s instrumentation is stable or the periodic loss of players causes gaps in part coverage, there may be...

Amongst the more popular instruments with students, woodwinds (of course) have their place in larger band and orchestral settings, but...

By Lindsey Berthiaume Every band director wants to improve the sound of his or her reed section for timber, control,...