In recent years, the Lockport (Ill.) Township High School Concert Band has performed at MENC, the Illinois Music Educator Conference, the Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival, and the Bands of...
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...
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...
