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Choral Crowd Pleaser: “For Once In My Life”
SBO Staff | May 27, 2020Soon after it was released in 1968, Stevie Wonder’s recording of “For Once In My Life” shot up the charts, reaching the number three position by the end of the year. Read More... -
A Tribute to Ron Miller and “For Once in My Life”
SBO Staff | May 27, 20202020 marks the 55th anniversary of my father’s classic, “For Once in My Life,” one of the most successful and recognizable songs in history, having been recorded by over 500 major label artists and heard in hundreds of films and television shows. A truly great song can be interpreted in any genre for any generation. […] Read More... -
Recording Your Choir Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic
SBO Staff | May 27, 2020The choir still wants to sing together. What’s that gonna look like? Read More... -
So You Want To Buy A USB Microphone
SBO Staff | May 27, 2020Some very good USB microphones in a wide range of prices to choose from. Read More... -
Worldwide Day of Gratitude Showcases How the Arts Can Heal
Mike Lawson | May 12, 2020
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On April 30, over 140 organizations across 31 countries came together with student-run organization YOUnison to host the first-ever “Worldwide Day of Gratitude. The day was spent giving thanks through the arts to honor all the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic by posting unique renditions of Bill Wither’s iconic song “Lean on Me.” -
Sheet Music Direct Offers Over 10,000 Choral Titles
Mike Lawson | April 7, 2020
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Sheet Music Direct, the Hal Leonard-run digital sheet music website, is making over 10,000 popular Hal Leonard choral titles available for unlimited access via their PASS subscription program. A one-month free trial is being offered to all choir directors, students, and members worldwide. -
Excelcia Music Publishing Adds 14 New Composers to Its Roster for 2020 Releases
Mike Lawson | April 7, 2020
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Excelcia Music Publishing has announced that 14 composers and arrangers have joined its ranks for its upcoming 2020 new releases of Choral, Concert Band, String Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble music, increasing the publisher’s composer and arranger team to 59. -
Music Educators as First Responders
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2020
I can’t believe my luck, last month talking about the Type A Flu I got coming home from TMEA (in my Choral Director editorial) and segueing into the need to make your program infectious, um, so to speak. Who saw this coming this severely and happening here?
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Everyone
SBO Staff | March 18, 2020No one can dispute the value of a choir festival... Read More... -
How Can I Be in a Choir if I Can’t Sight Sing?
SBO Staff | March 18, 2020You Can...and You Can Read More... -
As I Went Over Tawny Marsh
SBO Staff | March 18, 2020This gem, beloved by my choirs, was a staple of my children’s choir repertoire for many years. Read More... -
Descants for All!
SBO Staff | March 18, 2020With smaller numbers come fewer parts, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no good adventure to be had. Read More...
