A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Musician First Class Marcus Flores auditioned and was selected for assignment to the U.S. Naval Academy Band in Annapolis, Maryland, in 2020. Following Navy...
The journey from a novice to a skilled musician is paved not just with practice and passion, but also with the proper tools to let your talent shine. Whether you’re...
Peer mentoring seems like a simple enough concept but identifying ways it can manifest itself practically in popular music education classrooms may prove to be a bit more challenging for...
SBO+: Well-known author and frequent SBO+ contributor Harvey Rachlin provides this article on the important role music plays in developing and sustaining our national identity. In conversations with Harvey about...
A key aspect of all music programs is recruitment and retention. We are often pressured to “fill the seats,” but that doesn’t matter much if they don’t stay filled with...
