Marching band is more than just a school activity – it’s an adventure where your child learns a different language and new skills that will last them a lifetime. Not only does…
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From instilling a sense of pride and community to delivering a host of cognitive benefits, marching band is phenomenal for kids. Marching bands do a great deal to nurture a student’s creativity,…
As much as we’d like to think that an amazing band performance is exclusively associated with a strong musical showing, there’s actually a myriad of non-musical factors linked with a band’s greatness.…
As the gloomy wintry days give way to longer days of bright sunlight, musicians across the country are hard at work preparing for concert season. For musicians, spring is an important time–its…
Did you know that the annual cost for a comprehensive K-12 music education program is only about $187 per student? If it’s so cost-effective, why are music programs the first to…
Hate it or love it, the first day of school is right around the corner. And, if you’re a proud member of your school’s marching band, so is the marching band season.…
The beginning of college is a very interesting experience, and many students aren’t prepared for a brand new set of responsibilities. It’s a big step up from high school: you’ll need to…
In 2015, Music & Arts launched the Music Educator of the Year Award- an honor that recognizes a special music educator for his or her outstanding achievement in music education. From kindergarten…
What do New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Thanksgiving Day in New York, and summer days at Disneyland all have in common? Parades! While millions of people around the country have the day…
You’ve been teaching Band for a while, and can’t seem to figure out why your saxophone students continually squeak when they articulate. Why is it so difficult for my saxophone students to…