May of 2013 will no doubt be remembered by classic rock junkies as the time when David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” came to life. When Commander Chris Hadfield tweeted the poignant version of the song performed aboard the International Space Station, he immediately earned worldwide acclaim and (maybe even cooler) a shoutout from Bowie himself, via [...]

All new band parents are at least a little leary when it comes to caring for that newest addition to the family. Luckily everything you need to know (regardless of how or how often you play) to keep your instrument in proper playing condition is right here. First, keep the instrument in its case when it’s [...]

Looking for some nutrition tips for the day of a big performance? Well, I was having lunch with three music teachers (instrumental and vocal) the other day, and I took the opportunity to bombard them with questions for you. As you can probably guess, they all had their pet peeves. It was a rapid-fire discussion [...]

Most likely your summer will include some community parades. Whether marching or watching, the best advice we have for you is to  respect the heat…  And it’s not as complicated as you might think. The first thing you want to invest in is a great pair of sunglasses. But what type of protection is best? UVA/UVB? [...]

In Spain it’s Fiesta Nacional. In the United States it’s known as Columbus Day, and is officially recognized on the second Monday in October. Colonial Americans celebrated the 300th anniversary of the infamous voyage made by those aboard The Nina, The Pinta and The Santa Maria. But it wasn’t until 1934, at the urging of [...]

Labor Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September. Origins of the holiday are traced back to 1872 when a parade was held in support of a strike by Toronto’s Typographical Union. In 1882, American union official Peter McGuire was asked to speak at a Canadian festival commemorating [...]

MENC (one of the world’s largest arts education organizations) today announced its official name change to The National Association for Music Education (NAfME). In a release posted on their website, Michael A. Butera, executive director, points out that the new name better defines them as an organization for music education for everyone in our nation, [...]

Music Ed Majors: Take note! The job application process demands diligence, focus and clarity. While it’s true that times are tough, it’s also true that school districts nationwide are in a continuous state of reorganization. So when a job opportunity presents itself, you have to be ready. Our Top 5 Tips will ensure that you [...]

I’m just getting caught up with work email that came in over the holiday weekend. The last email included a survey pertaining to a recent concert we attended. I want to share some of it with you: Q. How likely are you to recommend us to your friends? A. Extremely likely. And here’s why: Summertime [...]

Here’s our alphabetical list of must-see movies for music enthusiasts. Not just musicals, but movies about music. Click through for plot summaries and ratings. And by all means, consider adding these to your collection. Amadeus The Benny Goodman Story Bye Bye Birdie The Cabin in the Sky The Competition Copying Beethoven The Fabulous Dorseys The [...]