By Dr. Matthew Arau Leadership is easy when everything is going your way. People are happy and moving toward accomplishing the group goal effortlessly. Everyone agrees with the direction of...
By Keith W. Hodgson SBO+: This is the first in a series of three articles. Enjoy! INTRODUCTION: What tools do instrumental musicians need to be successful in rehearsal? What...
When I introduce new tunes to school Jazz Ensembles, I work the rhythm section FIRST! Everything the horns play will be influenced by the feel in the rhythm section. Ask...
Chief Warrant Officer Kelsie McCallum, Colorado Army National Guard As a third-generation Army Soldier, service has always been woven into the fabric of my family’s story. But when it came...
Co-sponsored by the John Philip Sousa Foundation and the American Bandmasters Association, this year’s winner is Concerto for Euphonium and Band by Tom Davoren. The work will be featured at...