EST. 1998: SBO+ IS THE NATION'S LEADING MUSIC ED PUBLICATION FOR PRINT/DIGITAL/WEB FOR OVER 25 YEARS!
EDUCATORS SUBSCRIBE FOR AS LOW AS $0.00! CLICK HERE!
EDUCATORS SUBSCRIBE FOR AS LOW AS $0.00! CLICK HERE!
-
Ravi Shankar Dies at 92
Mike Lawson | December 13, 2012Influential Indian sitar musician Ravi Shankar died this week at the age of 92. Shankar came to prominence in the West after he collaborated with the Beatles on hits like “Norwegian Wood” and “Within You, Without You.” George Harrison referred to him as “The Godfather of World Music.” Shankar’s career spanned nearly 80 years, performing […] Read More... -
Warland Enters Classical Music Hall of Fame
SBO Staff | November 29, 2012The American Classical Music Hall of Fame recently announced its 2012 class of inductees, and included among the eight was choral icon Dale Warland. Warland is a leading figure in the field of choral music. Read More... -
World Choral Day is December 9
SBO Staff | November 29, 2012World Choral Day (WCD) is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in December: this year December 9. Read More... -
2013 ‘Best Communities For Music Education’ Survey Now Open
SBO Staff | November 29, 2012The NAMM Foundation’s 14th annual Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) survey is now open for school districts and schools across the country to participate in. Read More... -
Atlanta Music Project Donations Program Grows
Mike Lawson | November 29, 2012A program for training and providing inner-city Atlanta students with quality instruments has seen its enrollment increase nearly four times over in the two years since its founding.A program for training and providing inner-city Atlanta students with quality instruments has seen its enrollment increase nearly four times over in the two years since its founding. […] Read More... -
BOA Bands, Fans Raise Over $11K For Sandy Relief
Mike Lawson | November 29, 2012Participants and spectators at Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships donated more than $11,000 during the November 8-10 event at Lucas Oil Stadium. Participants and spectators at Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships donated more than $11,000 during the November 8-10 event at Lucas Oil Stadium. Music for All […] Read More... -
BSO Launches OrchLab
Mike Lawson | November 29, 2012The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in partnership with the Montgomery County Public Schools has announced OrchLab, a music-in-schools program for elementary, middle and high school students in Maryland’s Montgomery County.The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in partnership with the Montgomery County Public Schools has announced OrchLab, a music-in-schools program for elementary, middle and high school students […] Read More... -
Join SBO at NAMM ’13!
Mike Lawson | November 29, 2012SBO magazine is seeking volunteers for the fourth annual Best Tools for Schools presentation at the NAMM Show in Anaheim California, January 25-27, 2013.SBO magazine is seeking volunteers for the fourth annual Best Tools for Schools presentation at the NAMM Show in Anaheim California, January 25-27, 2013. Educators attending the show are encouraged to pick […] Read More... -
Percussive Arts Society Wraps Up 2012 Convention
Mike Lawson | November 29, 2012The Percussive Arts Society recently brought the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) to Texas for a four-day celebration of everything percussion and drums.The Percussive Arts Society recently brought the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) to Texas for a four-day celebration of everything percussion and drums. Over 6,000 drummers and percussionists descended upon Austin, […] Read More... -
Berklee Releases ‘Music Careers in Dollars and Cents’
Mike Lawson | November 29, 2012Berklee College of Music has updated its comprehensive directory of salary ranges for U.S. music positions including performance, business, audio technology, education, and music therapy. Berklee College of Music has updated its comprehensive directory of salary ranges for U.S. music positions including performance, business, audio technology, education, and music therapy. First released in 2010, “Music […] Read More... -
NEMC, Jupiter Launch Contest for School Band & Orchestras
Mike Lawson | November 29, 2012NEMC has announced their second NEMC “Music Is Life” Video Performance Contest. NEMC has announced their second NEMC “Music Is Life” Video Performance Contest. This high-profile contest calls on school band or orchestra ensembles from around the country to submit a video of a great performance recorded this year or a new performance captured on […] Read More... -
Redesign for JazzPlayer.com Music Community!
Mike Lawson | November 8, 2012The musicians’ social portal JazzPlayer.com was just re-launched!The musicians’ social portal JazzPlayer.com was just re-launched! Visit the site to learn more about a variety of new features, ways to connect with jazz musicians around the world, and a great-looking new design. www.jazzplayer.com Read More...
