MusicFirst Enables Virtual Audition Process for Texas and New York Music Students
SBO Staff | April 12, 2021The two largest music education associations in the U.S., the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), have turned to MusicFirst to take auditions online. More details from MusicFirst (www.musicfirst.com): NEW YORK – Every year, music students in Texas and New York prepare to audition for All-State and […] Read More...
Eastman School of Music and El Sistema USA Strengthen Partnership
Mike Lawson | April 12, 2021Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, and El Sistema USA (ESUSA) have recently deepened their partnership with several key personnel appointments and intersectionality initiatives. Read More...
Savannah Music Festival Announces Artists, Schedule for 2021 Spring Season on May 23-30
Mike Lawson | April 12, 2021The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) recently announced the lineup of acclaimed classical, jazz and American roots music artists who will perform live during the festival’s much-anticipated 2021 Spring Season, which runs from May 23-30. Read More...
“Jazz in China” Documentary to Launch April 30 to the World – and April 26 to Project Supporters
Mike Lawson | April 11, 2021Jazz in China, a new 76-minute documentary that can be viewed on UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, April 30, 2021, will be available to be seen five days earlier, April 26, by those who help fund the documentary project, led by Baruch College professor Eugene Marlow, Ph.D. Read More...
DC Jazz Festival Livestream to Feature the EJB Quartet on 4/20
Mike Lawson | April 9, 2021BALTIMORE, MD – DC Jazz Festival announced plans for The EJB Quartet to perform at An die Musik Live! on April 20 at 7pm. More details from DC Jazz Festival (www.dcjazzfest.org): Join DC Jazz Festival as we take in a live-streamed performance from reigning DCJazzPrix Champions The EJB Quartet at An die Musik Live! on […] Read More...
Hal Leonard Promotes John Mlynczak to VP, Music Education & Technology
Mike Lawson | April 8, 2021Hal Leonard promoted John Mlynczak to Vice President of Music Education & Technology. Previously the Managing Director of Noteflight, a Hal Leonard company, Mlynczak has been consistently involved with Hal Leonard’s music education and technology initiatives. This new position expands upon these duties. Read More...
MusicFirst Enables Virtual Audition Process for Texas and New York Music Students
Mike Lawson | April 8, 2021The two largest music education associations in the U.S., the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), have turned to MusicFirst to take auditions online. Read More...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Announces DSO Digital Concerts for April 2021
Mike Lawson | April 7, 2021DETROIT – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s highlights for April 2021 include conductor Asher Fisch conducting pair of concerts April 8 and 9 (with pianist Jonathan Biss stepping in for Louis Lortie on April 9), and noted trumpeter / composer Terence Blanchard performing the Paradise Jazz Series concert on April 30. More details from Detroit Symphony […] Read More...
Virtual Master Class with Herbie Hancock & U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Set for April 13
Mike Lawson | April 7, 2021WASHINGTON, DC – The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education, will present a virtual peer-to-peer jazz informance on Tuesday, April 13 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time featuring this year’s edition of the Institute’s National Peer-to-Peer All-Star Jazz Septet. Hosted by U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona and […] Read More...
Excelcia Music Publishing Launches New 2021 String Orchestra Release
Mike Lawson | April 6, 2021Excelcia Music Publishing has published 30 new string orchestra pieces from established and up-and-coming composers in its 2021 String Orchestra music release. Read More...
William Parker & Melissa Aldana Trios to Perform in Central Park on April 10-11 as Part of “Walk With The Wind”
Mike Lawson | April 5, 2021The artist-focused non-profit organization Giant Step Arts is partnering with Jazz Generation’s KEYED UP! for new edition of acclaimed concert series Walk With The Wind. The free performances, curated by Jimmy Katz and Nasheet Waits, will take place April 10-11 at a new location in Central Park: Summit Rock in Seneca Village near Central Park […] Read More...
April Guitar Cloud Symposium Focuses on Essential Skills and Welcomes Steve Lukather April 16-19
Mike Lawson | April 5, 2021It’s Springtime! Let your guitar techniques bloom! Guitar Cloud Symposium — Jennifer Batten’s exclusive online guitar educational program — offers a detailed “spring rejuvenation” for improving guitarists’ craft and creativity, April 16-19. More details from the Guitar Cloud Symposium (www.guitarcloudsymposium.com): Presented by Positive Grid, the April edition of Guitar Cloud Symposium offers comprehensive instruction modules […] Read More...
