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SBO+: This is the first in a series of articles explaining common practices used by publishers and state MEAs in...

By Thomas Palmatier Anyone who has ever attended the Midwest Clinic is familiar with the dizzying array of clinics, workshops,...

“Excited doesn’t even begin to describe it—for our students, this is truly the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Steve Kauffman,...

Planning a trip for your music students is no small feat, and finding the right travel company can help make...

One of my greatest joys as an educator was coordinating performance tours for my school’s bands, choirs and orchestras. In...

SBO+: During my visit to JSU to work with their wind ensemble, I was struck by the quantity and quality...

The Opera/South Company of Jackson, Mississippi, stands as a significant pillar in the cultural and artistic history of the region....

Earlier this year, Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band received a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to participate in...

The JSU band story began with Kermit Holly Sr., who was an outstanding educator and concert violinist, singer, organist, and...

Jackson State University (JSU), located in Jackson, Mississippi is the state’s only designated urban research institution in the state of...

In this month’s issue we take an UpClose look at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), more specifically, their music...

So many times, we forget marching band members are athletes as well as musicians and performers. Band members are asked...