“Why would you want to play jazz?” “Are you sure about this?” “Do you know what you’re getting yourself into?” “Clarinet isn’t really a ‘jazz instrument’.” “Maybe you should get...
Musician 3rd Class (MU3) Alyse Merry benefited early in life from a vibrant and varied musical upbringing. Growing up in Media, Pennsylvania, Merry began studying piano with the late Maryanne...
On July 10th-12th, 2024, over 400 music educators descended on Fort Collins, Colorado at the 13th annual Modern Band Summit to make music, learn, and share with each other. There...
Ensemble programs are unique because of many factors. Enrollment numbers, resources, schedules, number of directors, community support, and other influences play a part in creating a distinct program. Within each...