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Magic Baton Melody Contest Names Winner
SBO Staff | February 19, 2023The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra and composer-in-residence David Fixmer created the inaugural “Magic Baton Melody Contest,” a composition contest serving local music students in grades 2-12. In its inaugural year, the Magic Baton Melody Contest drew 140 submissions in the middle school category, of which four honorable mentions and one grand prize winner was awarded. After […] Read More... -
Announcing BOA Blast!
SBO Staff | February 19, 2023Music for All, Bands of America, and University of North Texas (UNT) Wind Studies are thrilled to announce BOA Blast! at UNT, a one-day summer camp on July 20, 2023, for students. BOA Blast! at UNT will focus on increasing achievement in the marching arts for high school students, including winds, color guard, and drum […] Read More... -
Midwest Clinic Welcomes Brenda Brenner to Board of Directors
SBO Staff | February 19, 2023Brenda Brenner is an associate professor of music education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she specializes in string music education, teaching applied violin, as well as courses in violin and string pedagogy. Additionally, as director of the Jacobs Academy, Brenner oversees the pre-college and community educational initiatives of the Jacobs School. […] Read More... -
Vocalessence and Famed Singer/Composer Moira Smiley Premiere New Works In “Singing the World Awake”
SBO Staff | February 17, 2023Celebrate the joy of collaboration and singing together at Ordway Concert Hall on May 12 VocalEssence, one of the world’s premier choral music organizations, has commissioned two new works from innovative American composer, arranger, performer and teacher Moira Smiley, as part of its final concert of the 22-23 season, “Singing the World Awake,” May 12 at […] Read More... -
NFHS and NAMM Unite Education Organizations, Creative Industry Through Collaboration of Music Leaders
SBO Staff | February 6, 2023SBO+ recently attend an historic first meeting hosted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) took place last week in Indianapolis. More than 50 leaders from 21 states and a combined 40 state and national organizations convened January 25-26 at the Conrad Hotel during […] Read More... -
SBO Staff | February 1, 2023Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester, is proud to announce that it will host the inaugural Context Conference 2023: Contextualizing Equity and Inclusion in Music on November 3-4, 2023, in Rochester, NY. Conference Host Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion at Eastman, along with Dr. Lisa Beckley-Roberts, Chair […] Read More...
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Pearl Corporation Announces Opening of 2023 Scholarship Application
SBO Staff | January 16, 2023Pearl Corporation announces the opening of its third annual college scholarship, “Musicians Making A Difference,” which will award two $5,000 scholarships totaling $10,000 to high school musicians who have demonstrated the ability to impact change in themselves, their community, and those around them. “I am beyond grateful to have been selected a recipient of the […] Read More... -
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Virginia Arts Festival HBCU Jazz Residency
SBO Staff | January 4, 2023In a unique new collaboration that advances jazz education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities February 25 Performance will include HBCU Jazz Ensembles from the residency The Virginia Arts Festival will welcome back a long-time audience favorite on February 25, 2023—but this time the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s performance will cap a unique collaboration […] Read More... -
Excelcia/Wingert-Jones Publications Release Two New Works
SBO Staff | January 3, 2023Lakeland, Florida-based Excelcia/Wingert-Jones Publications announce two new works, by Peter Sciaino, and by Carol Brittin Chambers and Tyler Arcari. United System for Winds & Percussion, A Mixed-Level Program for Groups and Individuals. An innovative solution for Middle School directors presented with mixed instrumentation and varying ability levels, United System provides a versatile and practical approach for […] Read More... -
Vincent Cichowicz: Fundamental Studies for the Developing Trombone Player
SBO Staff | December 15, 2022Hal Leonard has published Vincent Cichowicz: Fundamental Studies for the Developing Trombone Player. The new collection by Michael Cichowicz (Vincent’s son), Mark Dulin, Tim Higgins, and Toby Oft features studies that represent the core principles of Cichowicz’s teaching. Vincent Cichowicz (1927-2006) was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1952-1974 and a faculty member […] Read More... -
Gordon Snyder Joins SBO+/MMR Sales Team
SBO Staff | December 12, 2022Gordon J. Snyder joins the SBO+/MMR sales team from Orlando, Florida and has served as a band director and fine arts director for the last 15 years but has worked with music groups for 20+ years. He has served in both the public and private sectors as well as worked with middle school, high school, and collegiate […] Read More... -
United Sound’s ‘Composer Project’ Eliminates Barriers Schools Face in Performing Works by Composers from Minoritized Communities
SBO Staff | December 8, 2022United Sound, a not-for-profit organization that provides students with disabilities equal access to the musical performing arts, has launched a bold, new initiative designed to break down barriers school music programs face in performing works by composers from minoritized communities. The Composer Project actively assists emerging composers of classical and jazz music and related genres […] Read More...
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