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MusicFirst Announces New Director of Sales
SBO Staff | December 13, 2021Walt Straiton to join MusicFirst in January 2022 MusicFirst, the digital education division of Wise Music Group, is adding to its leadership team with the hiring of Walt Straiton, the new Director of Sales. Mr. Straiton, an industry veteran with a track record of leadership excellence in both the academic and business facets of music […] Read More... -
MusicFirst Announces New Director of Sales
SBO Staff | December 13, 2021Walt Straiton to join MusicFirst in January 2022 MusicFirst, the digital education division of Wise Music Group, is adding to its leadership team with the hiring of Walt Straiton, the new Director of Sales. Mr. Straiton, an industry veteran with a track record of leadership excellence in both the academic and business facets of music […] Read More... -
Berklee Creates Scholarship Fund in Honor of Recording Legend Al Schmitt
SBO Staff | November 29, 2021Berklee has created the Al Schmitt Engineering Scholarship to honor the legacy of multiple Grammy Award–winning recording engineer and producer Al Schmitt. The scholarship was established by the Music Production and Engineering Department (MP&E) with a $50,000 donation from the endowment fund of Wayne Wadhams, a former Berklee faculty member who was instrumental in founding […] Read More... -
Ohio Music Education Association Seeks New Executive Director and Director of Technology
SBO Staff | November 22, 2021The Ohio Music Education Association shares the news that both Roger Hall, Executive Director, and Greg Taylor, Director of Technology, have announced their intention to retire by June 2023. We are immensely grateful for their many decades of service to our organization and for such advance notice, which will allow us to fill their roles […] Read More... -
Music Educator Award™ Semifinalists Announced by The Recording Academy® and Grammy Museum®
SBO Staff | November 17, 202125 Music Teachers From 24 Cities Across 16 States Have Been Selected A total of 25 music teachers, from 24 cities across 16 states, have been announced as semifinalists for the Music Educator Award™ presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®. In total, more than 1,135 initial nominations were submitted from 49 states. Nominations […] Read More... -
KHS America Donates $100,000 in Instruments to Waverly, Tennessee School Bands Following Devastating Flooding
SBO Staff | November 15, 2021As recovery efforts in Humphreys County approach the three-month mark following devastating flooding that killed 20 and destroyed hundreds of homes, 22-time GRAMMY Award winner Vince Gill and singer/songwriter Alex Hall were on hand at Waverly Central High School earlier this week to announce an uplifting surprise. As Gill and Hall surprised a Monday morning student assembly with the […] Read More... -
Alabama Music Industry Educators Association (AMIEA) Established
SBO Staff | November 12, 2021Alabama is overflowing with extraordinary artists and musical history creating a remarkable legacy that is world-renowned. The legendary ‘Swampers’ from Muscle Shoals recorded with countless music industry icons. Those artists include Aretha Franklin, Wilson Picket, Etta James, Percy Sledge, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, to name just a few. The State of […] Read More... -
Manhattan School of Music Reopens Performances to the Public
SBO Staff | November 11, 2021Beginning with tonight’s MSM Symphony Orchestra performance, the renowned music conservatory’s College Division performance season is once again open to public audiences: proof of vaccination and valid piece of I.D. required for entry Manhattan School of Music (MSM) President James Gandre and Executive Vice President and Provost Joyce Griggs have announced that, beginning tonight, the renowned international music conservatory will once again […] Read More... -
Gator Adds New Flute-Piccolo Mask to Instrument Mask and Bell Cover Offerings
SBO Staff | November 11, 2021In its continued commitment to protecting musicians, bands, singers, music educators, and students, Gator has released the flute and piccolo mask to help stop the spread of aerosols during performances. All of Gator’s PPE offerings are specifically designed to follow recommendations from the NFHS’ (National Federation of State High Schools) performing arts aerosol study. Gator is the […] Read More... -
UT Austin Looking for Director of Jazz Studies
SBO Staff | November 5, 2021The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music NOTICE OF FACULTY VACANCY In Jazz Studies Beginning August 2022 POSITION: Director of Jazz Studies RANK & SALARY: Full-time; tenured Associate or Full Professor; rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position requires relocation to Austin, Texas. QUALIFICATIONS: DMA or Ph.D., but outstanding professional experience will […] Read More... -
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Strengthens Music Program with new Casio CT-S1 Keyboards
SBO Staff | November 5, 2021Since its founding in 2009, St. Gregory the Great Catholic School has remained steadfast in its mission to foster Christian values, inspire academic excellence and encourage global awareness through service to others. In recent months, the San Diego school has also significantly expanded its commitment to music education, working to bring a full complement of […] Read More... -
Parish Episcopal School ‘Uplifts’ the Live Performance Experience with Adjustable Stage Platforms in New Theater Center
SBO Staff | November 1, 2021Staging Concepts’ largest Uplift project to date features 36 adjustable platforms that can be raised or lowered to create stages with customized shapes and sizes For years, Dallas’ Parish Episcopal School adapted spaces or rented off-campus facilities for choral presentations, dance recitals, jazz band concerts, dramatic performances, and other live events showcasing student talent. As […] Read More...
