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MusicFirst Introduces MusicFirst Elementary: A Comprehensive Music Curriculum for Young Students
SBO Staff | May 11, 2023MusicFirst, a leading provider of innovative music education solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest product, MusicFirst Elementary. Designed specifically for elementary music education, MusicFirst Elementary offers a complete K-5 curriculum with over 1000 interactive resources, catering to the unique learning needs of young students. MusicFirst Elementary is the perfect tool to […] Read More... -
Hal Leonard Releases Two New Vocal Selections Folios Some Like It Hot and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Now Available
SBO Staff | May 5, 2023Hal Leonard has released two vocal selections from a Tony-topping Broadway hit and a fan-favorite motion picture. Some Like It Hot has lit up Broadway this season and garnered the most Tony Award nominations of any show (13!), including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The official matching folio features 15 infectious songs by Marc […] Read More... -
Eleven Popular Composers Sign Exclusive Agreements with Excelcia Music Publishing
SBO Staff | May 2, 2023Excelcia Music Publishing and its related companies and brands are thrilled to announce exclusive publishing agreements with eleven prominent composers: Carol Brittin Chambers, Sean O’Loughlin, Yukiko NIshimura, Larry Clark, Laura Estes, Jamey Ray, David Samuel, Tyler Arcari, Christina Huss, Matthew R. Putnam, and Peter Blair. Particularly sensitive to, experienced with and passionate about the needs […] Read More... -
Metallica Marching Band Competition
SBO Staff | April 26, 2023Metallica is bringing metal to marching bands! The legendary thrash-metal icons are sponsoring their inaugural national Metallica Marching Band Competition, with more than $150,000 in prizes. Presented by Sweetwater, TAMA, KHS America, Zildjian, D’Addario, Gator, and Hal Leonard, this competition is open for high school–level and collegiate marching bands to submit performances of selected Metallica […] Read More... -
Our Executive Editor on the Passing of SBO’s Founding Publisher Sid Davis
Mike Lawson | April 10, 2023My world is rocked. I worked for Sidney Davis for many years (2002-2013) and just heard of his unexpected passing during the night of Saturday, April 8. Sid – longtime publisher of, and contributor to MMR – was *massively* influential in my professional career and personal life. I consider him the greatest mentor and one […] Read More... -
Piano Music by Women Composers
SBO Staff | April 3, 20232-Book Set Edited by Immanuela Gruenberg, Published by Hal Leonard Hal Leonard is proud to announce the publication of Piano Music by Women Composers, Books One and Two. Edited by Immanuela Gruenberg, these two volumes contain 30-40 works each from a total of 21 composers. When Gruenberg set out to compile these collections, she searched […] Read More... -
D’Addario Woodwinds Transitions to Certified Organic
SBO Staff | April 3, 2023D’Addario Woodwinds is proud to announce the world’s first and only 100% Certified Organic reeds for clarinet and saxophone. The new D’Addario Organics brand is a promise that no pesticides, herbicides, chemicals, or synthetic fertilizers are ever used in the growing, cultivating, sanitizing, or manufacturing processes. Now, D’Addario can offer a reed with unparalleled consistency […] Read More... -
Jazz Musicians Invited to Apply for 2023 John Stites Jazz Award
SBO Staff | April 3, 2023Awards from $5,000 – $25,000 for artistic development and jazz events Next Application Deadline is April 15, 2023 The John Stites Jazz Artist Organization (JSJAO) announces the opening of the 2023 John Stites Jazz Award (JSJA) application process. Awards range in value from $5,000 to $25,000 and are given in 2 categories: 1.) artistic development […] Read More... -
Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) and Shure Incorporated Offer 3rd Annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship
SBO Staff | April 3, 2023Annual scholarship celebrates the life and accomplishments of industry leader, long-time Shure executive, and founding PAMA member Mark Brunner Applications are now being accepted; visit https://www.pamalliance.org/scholarship for more information — The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, is accepting applications for the 3rd annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship, offered to […] Read More... -
New D’Addario Promotions to the Band & Orchestral Product Groups
SBO Staff | March 16, 2023Chris Scialfa D’Addario is thrilled to announce new personnel changes to the Band & Orchestral (B&O) Product Group, with two standout, longtime sales members moving onto the team. Chris Scialfa, previously Director of Sales for North America, has been promoted to Vice President of Band & Orchestra. In his new role, Chris will be responsible […] Read More... -
Yamaha Proudly Announces its Third Annual 40 Under 40 Music Educators List
SBO Staff | March 13, 2023For the third year, Yamaha has selected 40 exceptional music educators under 40, possessing action, courage, creativity, and growth characteristics while going above and beyond when instructing music programs. Students, parents, teachers, and local instrument dealers and mentors submitted hundreds of nominations highlighting the positive impact of music educators on their community and students. 2023 […] Read More... -
The Count Basie Orchestra Sax Section Now Playing JodyJazz Exclusively
SBO Staff | March 6, 2023The entire Sax section of the “Legendary Count Basie Orchestra” recently had the opportunity to visit the JodyJazz® factory. Hosted personally by JodyJazz Founder and President Jody Espina, the section was treated to a factory tour, a lavish lunch, and each member had the opportunity to test a comprehensive selection of JodyJazz mouthpieces. The visit resulted […] Read More...
