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MakeMusic Sunsets Finale, Announces Partnership with Steinberg, Makers of Dorico
SBO Staff | August 26, 2024MakeMusic announces the end of Finale development, and offers exclusive crossgrade discount on Dorico Pro. MakeMusic, a leading music technology company renowned for its innovative music education and notation solutions, has announced it will be sunsetting its flagship music notation software Finale, Finale PrintMusic, and Finale Notepad. To ensure that Finale users continue to have […] Read More... -
National Music Education Nonprofit Give A Note Foundation Leverages SongFarm
SBO Staff | August 26, 2024SongFarm, a music education nonprofit coalition of musicians, educators, businesses and philanthropists, becomes a part of Give A Note Foundation; SongFarm Founders join the Give A Note Board Give A Note Foundation (GAN), a national nonprofit created to bring awareness to the importance of music and arts education, has announced that SongFarm has entered into an […] Read More... -
TI:ME Unveils New Website and Opens Membership to All for Free
SBO Staff | August 18, 2024Empowering Music Educators with Cutting-Edge Technology Resources Technology In Music Education (TI:ME), a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing music education through the integration of technology, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website and the opening of its membership to the educators and supporters for free. This initiative marks a significant milestone […] Read More... -
Introducing Tomplay: Interactive Sheet Music – Play Along With Recordings by Professional Musicians
SBO Staff | May 10, 2024Unleash your students’ musical potential with Tomplay’s latest version, bringing you unparalleled access to a vast library of instruments and their counter masterpieces; now with new interactive tools that make learning and performing easier than ever! Personalized Recommendations: Benefit from tailored recommendations, based on your preferences. Extended Search Options: Find your sheet music more easily, […] Read More... -
The NAMM Foundation Launches Search for Next Executive Director
SBO Staff | January 17, 2024NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced a search for its next NAMM Foundation Executive Director to help fulfill its mission of strengthening the music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. The announcement follows the decision by Mary Luehrsen, the Foundation’s longtime Executive […] Read More... -
Gillian Desmarais is TIME’s 2024 Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year
SBO Staff | January 16, 2024TI:ME is proud to announce that Gillian Desmarais has been selected as the 2024 Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year. Gillian teaches Music Production and Engineering at Harmony Learning Center in Maplewood, MN. Harmony Learning Center is a K-12 program that serves special education students with behavioral and mental health concerns. Gillian has made a […] Read More... -
Introducing TeachMusic.org: A Dynamic and Inspiring Platform To Address Teacher Shortage in the U.S.
SBO Staff | January 16, 2024Today marks the launch of a groundbreaking online resource for music enthusiasts and educators: TeachMusic.org. This innovative platform is poised to transform the landscape of music education by providing an accessible hub for students, parents, counselors, teachers, and anyone passionate about the world of music education. The new website was developed by the TeachMusic Coalition, […] Read More... -
New Edition for Popular “Jazz Educator’s Handbook” by Jeff Jarvis & Doug Beach
SBO Staff | January 3, 2024Kendor Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the second edition of The Jazz Educator’s Handbook by veteran jazz educators and composers Jeff Jarvis & Doug Beach. First published in 2002, The Jazz Educator’s Handbook is known as the most comprehensive yet accessible how-to handbook for jazz educators and band directors to build and maintain a […] Read More... -
2024 Essay Contest Now Open!
SBO Staff | December 8, 2023The 2024 SBO+ Essay Contest, sponsored by NAMM Foundation, Alfred, MakeMusic, Sweetwater, Hal Leonard, Yamaha, Focusrite, and Adam Audio is now open. Please be sure to read new rules on the form and agree before submitting. We got some great entries last year, and can’t wait to read the new ones! Read More... -
Hal Leonard Combines with Muse Group, Uniting Two Music-Content Leaders in a Shared Mission to Improve the Lives of Music Makers
SBO Staff | December 4, 2023The landmark deal brings together teams behind the world’s most iconic sheet music catalogs, the largest online musician communities, and award-winning creator software. Hal Leonard, the legendary sheet music and educational publisher, joins digital leader Muse Group, in a partnership set to revolutionize access to popular music and creator tools for musicians worldwide. As makers […] Read More... -
Trace Rorie Appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at J.J. Babbitt Co., Inc.
SBO Staff | October 13, 2023Steve Rorie, Chairman and CEO of J.J. Babbitt Company, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Trace Rorie as its new President and Chief Operating Officer. With a distinguished education and background in leadership and organizational development, coupled with extensive experience in […] Read More... -
In Memoriam – Chris Brooks, Row-Loff Publishing, from Chris Crockerell
Mike Lawson | October 13, 2023Publisher’s Note: The guys from Row-Loff were ever-present at MidWest and other conferences, always in whacky matching suits, jovial, fun to hang with, and I am terribly saddened to learn that Chris Brooks has passed. We helped them celebrate their 30th anniversary as publishers in 2019. Brooksie, you will be missed! – Mike Lawson We’ll […] Read More...
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