When I was in elementary school (in 1970s Memphis, Tennessee), I loved music class. My teacher was Ms. Della Comella. She would travel from classroom to classroom with her autoharp...
To start, my parents gave me the name Jazz when I was born. I ask them, and still ask them today, why. They simply say, “We knew you’d play music.”...
American Bandmasters Association Announces New RecognitionThe American Bandmasters Association has established the Alton Adams Legacy Recognition to honor the contributions of conductors, directors, and composers who have not yet been...
Chad Smith Foundation and Play Without Limits Open the Stage to More Students Through School of Rock ScholarshipsSchool of Rock is expanding access to its programs for students nationwide through...
This issue celebrates our current music educators while embracing new ways of serving you. The future is indeed bright!Introducing the 2026 class of “50+ Music Teachers Who Make a Difference.”...
