Taking Your Ensemble to the Baltics
Looking for a road less traveled for your next – or first – European performance tour? Think outside the box…
The Marriage Between High School & Middle School Band
Cuthbertson NC Bands a Family Affair Many music educators can vouch for the importance of the high school and middle…
Rhythms International Music Festivals: All About Education
Rhythms International Festivals are about music education first and foremost, not competition. At most competitions you do not know who…
Advice For New Band Directors
It didn’t take long for Tom Cox to realize his time in college didn’t fully prepare him for his first…
Taking Your Ensemble to Spain
Medieval towns, beautiful palaces, sun, great beaches, friendly people, amazing food, and enormous artistic heritage are just a few of…
Taking Your Ensemble to Italy: Unforgettable Performance Opportunities
If you’re looking to take your ensemble overseas, Italy offers a wealth of performance opportunities, not to mention amazing food,…
The Key to Running a Successful Band Program
Have you ever wondered how some school music programs always seem to produce top-notch ensembles year after year? In every…
10 Things Band Directors Can Be Thankful For
Last Thanksgiving, you liked our blog “11 Things a Choir Director Can Be Thankful For” so much, that we decided…
Band Director Spotlight: Phil Aguglia – Thinking Outside the Box with 130 Students
Band Director Spotlight Series: Meet fellow band directors while they share their experiences, advice and tips for teaching band. This week, we…
How to Audition for the Military Band
So you want to get paid to play? We all know it’s not easy to make a living as a…