Continue to Grow: From Guiding Principles of Conducting
By H. Robert Reynolds Throughout our lives as conductors we should be trying to gain greater...
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In Depth
Southern Spirit
Read about the one-of-a-kind college band program at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.
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A Glimpse Into the Success of Southwest DeKalb High School
Read about the incredibly versatile band program at Southwest DeKalb High School from Decatur, Georgia which was featured in the 2002 film “Drumline.”
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Thought Multi-Tasking (Or What I Learned About Painting From Playing the Viola)
Katrin Meidell shares how she applies practice techniques to her everyday tasks.
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Jason Seber – Up Close and Personal
This interview with Jason Seber touches on his education, career journey, involvement with Music for All, and his advice for young orchestra conductors.
Read MoreFriendship and Collaboration: How two music educators turned their shared experience into MFA’s new Middle School Concert Band camp
Greg Scapillato and Keith Ozsvath were instrumental in the implementation of the Middle School Concert Band at the Music for All Summer Symposium. Read about how the two became friends, shared experiences, and became innovators in their field.
Read MoreThe Importance of Volunteerism: Stu and Sharon Holzer’s Experience with Music for All
Bands 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.
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Orchestra students find common passions at Music for All National Festival
Orchestra experiences at the Music for All National Festival provide endless opportunities for students to grow. Read about two Honor Orchestra participants’ experiences at the 2010 National Festival.
Read MoreSandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival
The 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 MoreHonor Band of America: View from the Inside
2005 Honor Band of America participant Nick DiCillo reflects on the impact of his varied involvement with Music for All programs.
Read MoreFennell on Lincolnshire Posy
This excerpt from a session by Frederick Fennell at the 2004 Music for All Summer Symposium describes Fennell’s admiration for Percy Grainger and his fascination with Grainger’s work “Lincolnshire Posy.”
Read MoreBackstage Pass: BOA internships offer behind-the-scenes experience in the world of arts
A former Music for All intern reflects on her internship experience and shares how it impacted the trajectory of her education and career.
Read MoreDeveloping the Self-Motivation to Kick It In….when you’re tired of the carrot and stick approach!
Fran Kick helps readers understand the meaning of “motivation,” the different kinds of motivation, and how to help students move away from a“what’s in it for me?” attitude.
Read MoreMusic Education in the 21st Century– Opportunity and Challenge
In this article from 2001, the late Dr. Sandy Feldstein writes on issues that are still relevant today – primarily, why and how to promote the value of music education in a world driven by “political issues.”
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