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The start of a new year always brings new opportunities and new possibilities. Welcome to a school year that will be filled with meaningful music making, profound growth, and lasting...

String instruments are unique in that the hand positions aren’t static, you eventually will have to move them up or down the fingerboard or fretboard.  In all the disciplines in...

In life, we strive for a balance in our everyday activity and lifestyle, and double reeds require the same balance and symmetry on the two pieces of cane we tie...

Selecting appropriate repertoire for smaller bands and orchestras will always be a challenge for ensemble directors. How do you challenge students who are advanced musicians while fostering growth for those...

SBO+: We are thrilled to announce a renewed partnership with JEN, the Jazz Education Network. Each month they will provide our readers with a jazz-centric article. As a collegiate jazz...