As I write this, thousands of teachers in Oklahoma and Kentucky have marched on their state capitals demanding an increase in wages and school funding.
Read More...I go to a lot of music conferences for educators, as well as manufacturer product shows such as NAMM and Musikmesse, which is held in Frankfurt, Germany each year in the spring.
Read More...In the long, long ago, you purchased software in a box, with installable media, and bought a particular version.
Read More...It’s a new year, with new plans, new goals, and all the mice and men one can muster in planning those things.
Read More...This is the 20th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” issue of SBO. During that time, we have honored a director from each state, making a total of 1000 band directors who have been selected by our editorial board to be featured in this issue’s report. It is kind of a big deal.
Read More...In our December issue of SBO, we will feature our 50 Directors Who Make a Difference issue for the 20th time.
Read More...We had intended to do Part II of our feature on military bands in this issue, but unfortunately our ace reporter, Marty Steiner, is based in Florida, along with some of the people who were to be part of the story.
Read More...I saw this image posted on Facebook by my friend, Julie Duty, founder of United Sound. It was, in a word, heartbreaking.
Read More...Some say laughter is the best medicine, but I am going to go with music.
Read More...School is out, many of you are involved in busy summer band programs, band camps and the like.
Read More...Remember when jazz music being taught in your school was unthinkable?
Read More...This issue we present the 17th annual School Band and Orchestra Essay Contest winners and their essays.
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