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International Songwriting Competition Winners Announced
Mike Lawson | May 17, 2013The US-based International Songwriting Competition (ISC) recently announced its 2012 winners. The US-based International Songwriting Competition (ISC) recently announced its 2012 winners. The coveted ISC Grand Prize has been awarded to Irvine, California songwriter Joshua Hanson (Yellow Red Sparks), for his folk song “Monsters With Misdemeanors.” The Grand Prize is ISC’s highest honor, and prizes […] Read More... -
George Quinlan, Sr. Passes Away at 90
Mike Lawson | May 17, 2013Beloved founder of the highly influential Midwestern band instrument shop Quinlan & Fabish, George Quinlan, Sr. passed away this week at the age of 90.Beloved founder of the highly influential Midwestern band instrument shop Quinlan & Fabish, George Quinlan, Sr. passed away this week at the age of 90. Quinlan, who was featured in a […] Read More... -
BSO Names New Music Director Andris Nelsons, Youngest in Over 100 Years
Mike Lawson | May 17, 2013Andris Nelsons has been appointed the 15th Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1881. Andris Nelsons has been appointed the 15th Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1881. The announcement was made Thursday by Chairman of the BSO Board of Trustees Ted Kelly, BSO Board […] Read More... -
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre Give $70 million to USC for New Music Academy
Mike Lawson | May 17, 2013Entrepreneurs and music industry icons Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre (Andre Young), already known as forward-thinking visionaries in music and business, are giving $70 million to USC to create a unique undergraduate experience. Entrepreneurs and music industry icons Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre (Andre Young), already known as forward-thinking visionaries in music and business, are […] Read More... -
Timeless Communications Corp. Acquires the Assets of Symphony Publishing
SBO Staff | May 1, 2013Timeless Communications Corp. (TCC) – a Nevada corporation – announced today the acquisition of the assets of Symphony Publishing, based in Needham, Mass., publishers of Musical Merchandise Review (MMR), School Band & Orchestra (SBO), JAZZed, and Choral Director publications. Read More... -
Timeless Communications Corp. Acquires the Assets of Symphony Publishing
Mike Lawson | April 30, 2013Timeless Communications Corp. (TCC) – a Nevada corporation – announced today the acquisition of the assets of Symphony Publishing, based in Needham, Mass., publishers of Musical Merchandise Review (MMR), School Band & Orchestra (SBO), JAZZed, and Choral Director publications.LAS VEGAS – Timeless Communications Corp. (TCC) – a Nevada corporation – announced today the acquisition of […] Read More... -
Fort Collins, Co. Choral Students Fights Major Cuts to School Music Program
SBO Staff | April 29, 2013Parents, students and community members are fighting what they describe as devastating cuts proposed for Fort Collins High School’s music programs, which administrators say will be necessary due to an expected decrease in enrollment. Read More... -
Choral Tribute to Florence and the Machine by Capital Children’s Choir
SBO Staff | April 29, 2013This month’s video clip feature is a “Shake it out,” orchestrated, arranged and directed by Rachel Santesso, and performed by the Capital Children’s Choir from London, England. Read More... -
British Composer’s Innovative Approach Customizing Choral Music for Specific Venues
SBO Staff | April 29, 2013A British composer based at the University of York is using acoustic analysis techniques to help create ground-breaking choral music designed specifically for a particular performance venue, reports UK website minsterfm.com. Read More... -
SupportMusic and NAfME State Leaders Oppose Michigan Legislative Measures to Cut Music Education
SBO Staff | April 29, 2013The Support Music Coalition, led by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM), reacted quickly when the Lansing, Michigan School Board voted to cut music, art and physical education elementary teaching positions from the 2013-14 budget. The district wants to replace the teaching positions with “consultants.” Read More... -
Composer, Singer Caroline Shaw Wins 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Music
SBO Staff | April 29, 2013Caroline Shaw, a graduate student in composition in the Department of Music at Princeton University and a New York-based musician, has won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for music for "Partita for 8 Voices." Read More... -
Rhythm! Discover Center Presents Drumming Programs at Exhibit Grand Opening
Mike Lawson | April 24, 2013On May 11, 2013, the Rhythm! Discovery Center will present interactive drumming programs and offers free admission for all attendees in celebration of the grand opening of the Center’s new exhibit, Drums From the Circle City: The Leedy Drum Company from 1895-1930. On May 11, 2013, the Rhythm! Discovery Center will present interactive drumming programs […] Read More...
