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Jeff Young identifies some of the most common needs of high school marching band directors and shares how those needs can be addressed at the Music for All Summer Symposium.
Read MoreJeff Young identifies some of the most common needs of high school marching band directors and shares how those needs can be addressed at the Music for All Summer Symposium.
Read MoreBands of America Hall of Fame members Sharon and Stu Holzer share how they became involved as volunteers in their children’s band program and how that involvement has grown and changed over the years.
Read MoreSWAGs are at the core of Summer Symposium leadership and are integral in giving students the best possible experience. Read about Fiona McGowan, recipient of the first ever SWAG scholarship.
Read MoreSusan L. Smith shares about her experience as an educator at Saint James School, the value she sees in participating in Bands of America and the Music for All Summer Symposium, and more.
Read MoreThe National Percussion Festival was renamed in 2010 to honor Dr. Feldstein after his passing. In this article, his family reflects on his impact on music education.
Read MoreRead what participants in the 2009 Music for All National Festival had to say about their experiences.
Read MoreRead about the incredibly versatile band program at Southwest DeKalb High School from Decatur, Georgia which was featured in the 2002 film “Drumline.”
Read MoreMichael Boo reports on the inaugural Orchestra America National Festival, which occurred in 2006. Read about participating schools, student experiences, and the Honor Orchestra of America.
Read MoreTed Piechohinski shares what music educators need to know in order to be copyright law compliant while doing the best for their programs and students.
Read MoreRead what participating directors and students had to say about their experiences at the 2005 Music for All National Festival.
Read MoreMichael Boo recants a discussion with Emily Hinz, vocalist for the 2005 Bands of America Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Read More2005 Honor Band of America participant Nick DiCillo reflects on the impact of his varied involvement with Music for All programs.
Read MoreThis interview with Scott O’Neil, conductor of the debut Honor Orchestra of America in 2005, discusses his involvement with the Utah Symphony and what more the United States can be doing to support orchestra as a part of education.
Read MoreFrank Troyka shares thoughts on the 2004 National Festival as a director who has participated in various capacities since 1992.
Read MoreComposer Cindy McTee writes about the promising future of new works for band, the connection between music and dance, and her work “Ballet for Band.”
Read MoreThis interview with Chris Martin, accomplished trumpet player and son of Freddy Martin, talks about his impression of Music for All, his advice for young music students, and his experience as a professional orchestral musician.
Read MoreA former Music for All intern reflects on her internship experience and shares how it impacted the trajectory of her education and career.
Read MoreMorgan Henington offers tips for helping your student afford to attend the Music for All Summer Symposium.
Read MoreShawn Galvin writes on his experience bringing the Trinity High School Percussion Ensemble to the Music for All National Festival in 2001.
Read MoreElizabeth Jackson breaks down what “good music” means to her, shares what considerations she makes when programming concerts, and lists some of her favorite band literature.
Read MoreScott McCormick recounts his visit to Japan and what he learned from observing the All-Japan marching contests.
Read MoreGary Markham attempts the challenge of defining “general effect” in terms of ensemble adjudication.
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