October 27, 2016
Whether you’re taking over a choir from a previous director or building one from the ground up, growing and maintaining a successful choir can be difficult. Some choir directors have a hard time convincing people to sign up, while others have trouble convincing members to stick around beyond the first or second rehearsal. Choirs that […]
October 25, 2016
What do you if you’ve always found a sense of community in band but the new town you moved to doesn’t have one? You could wait for someone to discover your musical talents or you could start your own band. That’s exactly what Jason Morley-Nikfar did when he founded the Triangle Pride Band. Music & […]
October 23, 2016
In the first part of this series, we introduced you to Giardinelli mouthpieces, reeds, and accessories, but did you know Giardinelli sells premium brasswind and woodwind instruments, too? Giardinelli may be a newer brand, but in their short existence they’ve built a name for themselves as a premium instrument manufacturer. If you’re ascending to the […]
October 21, 2016
In the world of musical instruments, the question about whether it’s better to purchase an instrument or rent one comes up often. When it comes to the trombone, as with other instruments, the answer generally depends upon your specific circumstances. If you’re a parent with a child that’s expressed a desire to learn to play […]
October 19, 2016
If you’re part of your high school’s marching band, you already understand how important marching bands are at parades. Whether you travel down the street or across the country for a parade, parades are a quintessential way to celebrate holidays and traditions throughout the year. Regardless of the size or location, parades are an opportunity […]
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 15, 2016
In 2008, Gramophone (one of the world’s most respected classical music publications) took on a monumental responsibility: ranking the world’s best orchestras. With a panel composed of renowned musicians and music critics from a variety of different countries, Gramophone evaluated orchestras from around the world, as long as they met a few qualifications. Modern, romantic […]
October 11, 2016
Are you finding yourself more and more frustrated with your instrument? Is it difficult for you to find the motivation to practice? Are you annoyed by metronomes, sheet music, and your music stand? Are you on the brink of giving it all up?! Everybody hears about writers who struggle with writer’s block, but this same […]
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 […]
October 5, 2016
If you’re the proud parent of a child who is excited about learning to play the viola, you likely have a couple things on your mind. First, you need to secure a high-quality viola for your child to learn on. Next, you need to decide whether renting or purchasing that viola makes sense for you […]
