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 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 […]
December 20, 2015
What makes a great music teacher stand apart from others in his or her field? Of course, the teacher has risen to a level of aptness with hands-on experience that makes them well-rounded and widely respected in his/her field. But great teachers don’t stop there. In fact, when it comes to learning — they never stop. After all, research in […]
December 17, 2015
You get only one chance per year to recruit new band and orchestra members. For the next six to seven years your district’s ensembles will be a product of your efforts today. Each year, music teachers all around our nation have an opportunity to grow a powerful music program, and beginning band and orchestra students […]
