Category: Band & Orchestra

Meet the Winners: Upgrade Your Band Room Sweepstakes

How $50,000 in new instruments from Pearl, Adams and Belsona elevated the band program at Martin Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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Music & Artists: Brian Balmages

The renowned composer — who helms new scores and initiatives for Alfred and MakeMusic Publications — talks about what goes into crafting great music for students and reflects on the most poignant moments of his career.

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Renting Instruments for School Band or Orchestra: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn the best way to rent a musical instrument for your child’s school music or band program. Explore rental options and how to choose an instrument.

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Why Early Recruitment for Band & Orchestra Is Essential

Want to lead an award-winning band and orchestra program while also maintaining your sanity? Stay on top of your recruitment strategies and instrument rentals.

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Clarinet Masters: Essential Listening Guide for Students

Anat Cohen and Paquito D’Rivera, two of the world’s top jazz clarinetists, reflect on the recordings that transformed their musical journeys — and have the power to transform yours as well.

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Music & Artists: CJ Camerieri

The brass luminary and yMusic co-founder on discovering chamber music, lessons learned from Paul Simon and Bon Iver, using the DigiTech Whammy pedal with brass, and much more.

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Jazz Saxophone Reed Guide: Pro Tips

Four great saxophonists in modern and contemporary jazz — Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Lakecia Benjamin and Miguel Zenón — offer expert advice based on decades of selecting, preparing and storing reeds.

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The Ludwig-Musser Wish List

Industry leaders in orchestral and educational percussion, Ludwig-Musser honor their heritage while guiding the state of the art. Here are five instruments that will take your program to the next level. 

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Field Corps Marching Hardware by Yamaha: Wear Your Drums Well

Rigorously tested by elite drumlines, these new marching carriers and stands offer unsurpassed comfort and durability.  

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Hal Leonard Sheet Music

Hal Leonard: Meet the Makers 

Inside the history and industry-defining innovations of the world’s premier sheet-music publisher.

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