October 17, 2016
In 2015, Music & Arts launched its first ever Music Educator of the Year Award as a way to recognize three music educators across the country for their outstanding achievement in music education. From kindergarten teachers to college professors and everyone in between, anyone who has been teaching music full-time in the United States for […]
October 7, 2016
As a music teacher in the United States, there are a variety of music organizations you can join to enhance your chosen career. Whether you’re an independent vocal coach or the leader of a high school marching band, the below organizations and associations were established to inform, support, and educate music teachers across the country and […]
September 7, 2016
In the years I’ve studied and have been teaching, I’ve learned the patterns of most lesson students and have been almost able to predict their expectations. For the most part, they all have one common interest, that is, to get better! Whether its to enjoy their instrument in the comfort of their home, or to […]
August 12, 2016
As a parent of a student, you’re probably no stranger to fundraising. From Little League car washes to bake sales for the Girl Scouts, fundraising is an important part of extracurricular activities. As funding continues to be taken away from school music activities, fundraising will become even more crucial for school bands and orchestras. Fortunately, […]
August 4, 2016
The internet is a wonderful resource for just about everybody, regardless of his or her interests or profession. Knowing this, it’ll come as no surprise that the internet has proven to be an excellent resource for people who teach music professionally. There is no shortage of websites dedicated to making your job as a music […]
July 22, 2016
Dr. Eric Lau is Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of New Mexico and is the baritone saxophonist with the Iridium Quartet. For more information, go to EricLauSaxophone.com. A typical scene: It is the day of festival and one of your middle-school saxophonists has just chipped his or her one good reed and […]
July 20, 2016
Described as a “true musical talent,” Eric Willie has a varied career as a solo performer, chamber musician, orchestral player, arranger, and teacher. Eric currently serves as Director of Percussion Studies at UNC Greensboro, and has served on staff for the Phantom Regiment, Madison Scouts, and Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps. If percussion is not your primary […]
July 18, 2016
About the Author: Micah Blouin is the Education Market Manager for PreSonus Audio Electronics. An active performer and clinician, he holds degrees from Louisiana State University in Music and Business. You are a marching band director and need more “oomph” on the front sideline. The middle school needs a public address system for assemblies […]
May 11, 2016
As the worldwide leader in cymbals since 1623, Zildjian is always looking for new and innovative ways to bring a better musical experience to the drumming community. One area where all drummers commonly express dissatisfaction is the use of neoprene pads, mutes, and other dampening devices on cymbals to play and practice at a reasonable volume. […]
January 26, 2016
A chorus of women singing at the city’s music hall was all the talk in 1876 Chicago. Only four years earlier the great fire had destroyed the business district and left over 100,000 people homeless. The attention paid to such news of women performing for the first time in public was emblematic of a town’s […]
