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Strategies for Improving the Sound of Your Wind Section
Don Nathan | February 19, 2024Achieving a cohesive and balanced sound within the wind section of your orchestra or band can present many challenges. Here are a few strategies to maximize the beauty of sound in your ensemble. Listening to develop a tonal concept Perhaps the most effective way for young musicians to begin developing their sound is to have […] Read More... -
Who Should Attend Festivals? You!
David Hensley | February 19, 2024The time is right for every ensemble to participate in a festival! Whenever our backs are facing an audience, our credibility is on the line as directors. Unlike a soprano or alto section whose many voices work together, we are the only one performing our role. Self-evaluation is a necessary part of conducting. Attending a […] Read More... -
From Marine Band Concerto Competition Winner to Audition Winner
SBO Staff | February 19, 2024Horn player Staff Sgt. Shawn Zheng, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., is one of the newest members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band – he just joined the ensemble in August 2023. He’s also a former winner (2017) of the Marine Band’s annual Concerto Competition for High School Musicians – the first of which to […] Read More... -
Tone Deaf Comics
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Conflict Resolution Solutions
Dr. Matthew Arau | February 19, 2024Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Can’t we all just get along?” I certainly have, but the truth is in any organization or ensemble, disagreements, struggles, and conflict will arise just by the sheer fact that groups are composed of individuals. The question then is not whether conflict will happen, the question is how […] Read More... -
We All Share the Same Purpose
Thomas Palmatier | February 19, 2024I just returned from the National Association of Music Merchants convention, known as the NAMM Show, and I am more optimistic and energized about the state of music education than ever before. In our January 2024 issue, we listed all the music ed events at the NAMM Show. I attended quite a few of them, and […] Read More... -
Flute Care: A Guide for Music Educators
Alan Wake | February 19, 2024In the dynamic world of music education, the flute’s melody emerges with a compelling presence, weaving a tapestry of sound that is as vital as it is mesmerizing. My journey as a flute repair specialist has shown me the profound impact of proper care on both the instrument and its player. This article delves into […] Read More... -
The NAMM Foundation Launches Search for Next Executive Director
SBO Staff | January 17, 2024NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced a search for its next NAMM Foundation Executive Director to help fulfill its mission of strengthening the music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. The announcement follows the decision by Mary Luehrsen, the Foundation’s longtime Executive […] Read More... -
Gillian Desmarais is TIME’s 2024 Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year
SBO Staff | January 16, 2024TI:ME is proud to announce that Gillian Desmarais has been selected as the 2024 Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year. Gillian teaches Music Production and Engineering at Harmony Learning Center in Maplewood, MN. Harmony Learning Center is a K-12 program that serves special education students with behavioral and mental health concerns. Gillian has made a […] Read More... -
Introducing TeachMusic.org: A Dynamic and Inspiring Platform To Address Teacher Shortage in the U.S.
SBO Staff | January 16, 2024Today marks the launch of a groundbreaking online resource for music enthusiasts and educators: TeachMusic.org. This innovative platform is poised to transform the landscape of music education by providing an accessible hub for students, parents, counselors, teachers, and anyone passionate about the world of music education. The new website was developed by the TeachMusic Coalition, […] Read More... -
Tone Deaf Comics
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The Modern Musician’s Guide to Music Theory and Composition By David Von Kampen
Jon Bubbett | January 8, 2024It’s been a long time since I sat in freshman theory while working on my undergraduate degree in college. Like most knowledge/skill music activities, you lose it if you don’t use it. So, as a composer/arranger, I was particularly interested in discovering The Modern Musician’s Guide to Music Theory and Composition. Author David Von Kampen […] Read More...
