Selecting repertoire is a critical aspect of band and orchestra programs, as directors must choose music that enables ensembles to reach their musical potential. Keeping students and audiences interested while...
Specialized ensembles provide a unique opportunity for both music students and educators. They allow students to hone specific elements of musicianship and delve into an intimate musical world, while teachers...
Eight years ago, I wrote an article called "The Perfect Storm" about the impact of the dot.com collapse in the stock market and the pending implementation of NCLB. Five years...
Ben Brooks is a veritable institution in the greater Portland (Ore.) orchestra scene. He's been teaching music in Oregon Public Schools for over 35 years, with the last 30 of...
One of the great aspects of what I do is my role as private investigator I mean, researcher. For the better part of my career I have been in a...
