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NAMM Supports Make Music New York on June 21
Mike Lawson | June 20, 2012“Make Music” celebrations will fill the air with music worldwide in 460 cities across 116 countries on June 21, 2012. “Make Music” celebrations will fill the air with music worldwide in 460 cities across 116 countries on June 21, 2012. National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is now lending promotional support to the growing Make Music […] Read More... -
Latin Percussion Offers Unique Music Ed at Brooklyn Charter School
Mike Lawson | June 20, 2012Under the stewardship of Omigbade Escayg, the Latin Percussion artist also known as “Cascadu” takes students in third through fifth grade on a rich musical journey. New York’s Brooklyn Charter School (BCS) has developed an innovative after-school program that focuses on percussion studies based on musical styles from across the globe, a program designed to […] Read More... -
Violinist Joshua Bell to Perform with National Youth Orchestra
Mike Lawson | June 6, 2012Renowned American violinist Joshua Bell will be the featured soloist for the debut performances by the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Renowned American violinist Joshua Bell will be the featured soloist for the debut performances by the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). The major new initiative will, beginning in summer 2013, bring together […] Read More... -
Orchestra of Car Alarms Stuns Onlookers
Mike Lawson | June 6, 2012The New York prank collective Improv Everywhere recently organized what it called a Car Alarm Symphony, with a video cruising the internet now.The New York prank collective Improv Everywhere recently organized what it called a Car Alarm Symphony, with a video cruising the internet now. The group has become internet-famous for filling a Best Buy with employee […] Read More... -
2012-’13 Washington Performing Arts Society Welcomes El Sistema
Mike Lawson | June 6, 2012In the midst of an impressive performance schedule set for next year, the Washington Performing Arts Society has announced the the return of the world-famous Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, made up of the best of Venezuela’s influential music education program, El Sistema.In the midst of an impressive performance schedule set for next year, […] Read More... -
Portland Cello Players Go Hip-Hop
Mike Lawson | June 6, 2012The Portland Cello Project has brought together a collective of local cellists to begin stretching the expectations of those classic instruments. The Portland Cello Project has brought together a collective of local cellists to begin stretching the expectations of those classic instruments. The group is on a US tour to promote their new album, Homage, […] Read More... -
Afterschool Awards Recognizes What Kids Do After School
Mike Lawson | June 6, 2012The Afterschool Awards, a nationwide contest spotlighting and rewarding outstanding afterschool achievements for elementary, middle school and junior high school students, is now underway and set to conclude on June 25.The Afterschool Awards, a nationwide contest spotlighting and rewarding outstanding afterschool achievements for elementary, middle school and junior high school students, is now underway and […] Read More... -
DCI Tour Kicks Off Tour Season
Mike Lawson | June 6, 2012The Drum Corps International tour returns this month, kicking things off at movie theatres on June 18. The Drum Corps International tour returns this month, kicking things off at movie theatres on June 18. The DCI will offer early-season looks at the 2012 programs of top drum and bugle corps when Fathom Events and DCI […] Read More... -
The Writing of “A Tisket, A Tasket”
SBO Staff | May 30, 2012Check out this interview with composer and arranger Van Alexander, on the writing of jazz great Ella Fitzgerald’s first hit song, “A Tisket, A Tasket.” Read More... -
UCLA Choral Group wins Grant from Zipcar, Ford
SBO Staff | May 30, 2012Zipcar and Ford Motor Company recently announced the conclusion of the first year of their grant program, “Students with Drive.” The companies donated a total $300,000 to student organizations at universities across the US. Choral Activities at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) was recognized as the grand prize winner. Read More... -
New Jersey Arts Education Hits Ups and Downs
SBO Staff | May 30, 2012A new report finds conflicting signs in New Jersey arts education: access seems to be increasing, while actual student participation is on the wane. Read More... -
Roger O. Doyle, 1939-2012
SBO Staff | May 30, 2012Roger O. Doyle, longtime director of choirs at the University of Portland, has passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease at the age of 72. Read More...
