In This New Issue...
It is a strange and trying time for all of us in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We certainly understand times are tough for you, as they are for us. We have been proud to bring you School Band & Orchestra for free all these many years and we will continue to provide you with complimentary subscriptions during the pandemic.
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23rd Annual Director’s Resource Guide
Keep this annual directory on hand for all your recording, uniform, and summer camp suggestion needs
Feature
Tradition on the Move: HBCU Bands Tell the Story
SBO traces the magnificent history of four of the prestigious Battle of the Bands “Final Eight”
UpClose
Deezle: Drum Major to Super-Producer
Before any of the Grammys, production credits, or platinum records arrived, it was just Deezle and his saxophone. Darius “Deezle” Harrison recalls his formative days in school bands before his ascent to super-producer status
Feature
National Museum of African American Music Opens
In a stunning newly constructed building with over 1500 exhibits and multiple educational and performance opportunities, this world-class museum is going to be a must-see for students of all genres to learn about the rich history of contributions to American music by Black people
MAC Corner
Planning to Teach in a Post-Pandemic World
Dr. Charles T. Menghini explains what should be front and center in your band program as music educators across the country prepare for what comes after the COVID-19 pandemic
Tech 4 Teachers
Can You Hear Me Now?
George Hess offers solutions for virtual teaching, using his expertise on available software or equipment that can help teachers get through periods of online-only or hybrid model teaching
AudioTech
Let’s Throw A Little Light on The Subject
Lighting can make all the difference in a good teaching presentation; here’s how to make sure everything’s well-lit for your lessons
StringSection
Essential Technique 2000 for Strings: Get Your Level 2 or 3 Group Shifting
Essential Technique 2000 presents concepts in ways that are accessible to a wide variety of learners, featuring finger map patterns and pictures for each instrument. Learn more about this release from Hal Leonard
ModernBand
Incorporating Hip-Hop into the Remote Classroom
Using students’ culture as a springboard, teachers can easily find inroads to foster non-musical skills. These hip-hop-themed lesson ideas can be used with students in grades 3 through 5
MusicEd: Mentor Minute
The #1 Recruiting Mistake to Avoid
Building a robust instrumental program can be done using the tools and resources available to you online, but there are a few paradigm shifts that you can make to ensure your recruiting efforts are more successful now than ever
InService
Focus, Not Balance: How to Change Your Ensemble Sound to Ultra 3D
If every section and every musician believe they are in the foreground and must be heard over others, the result is a blowing contest where everyone loses. Getting every musician to understand where they fit in the 3-D sound picture is the first step to achieving good dynamic control
GoodVibes
Marimba and Muscle Memory
Adding musical concepts such dynamics, rhythm, expression, technique, and accuracy makes muscle memory the cornerstone of developing marimba fundamentals. Here are several ways to develop muscle memory with your students
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