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Arts Are Education Campaign Offers Lobbying and Advocacy Tools
In response to the impact of COVID-19 on the arts, national organizations are pushing for advocacy with the national “Arts ... -
Yamaha Harmony Director HD-300
Yamaha launched an updated version of the Harmony Director, a band room staple for more than a decade, in January ... -
Hal Leonard 2021 Releases for Mallet Percussionists
Your percussion students might be excited about Hal Leonard’s new releases. In February 2021, the company announced four new books, ... -
From Self-Starters to Inspiring Student Leaders
Sponsored by BAND: Empower student leaders to tackle more responsibilities in school music programs. From operating sectionals to planning social ... -
9 Beats and Roland Partner for Education
9 Beats USA, a new company based on the music education method by 9 Beats in China, has recently partnered ... -
D’Addario Foundation & Hungry for Music Partner with Ace Hotels for Music Education
PRESS RELEASE Following a successful 2017 instrument drive at the Ace Hotel in Chicago, the D’Addario Foundation, Hungry for ... -
Music For All Launches Advocacy in Action Awards
Music For All, the parent organization of Bands of America and many other music education programs, has announced the Advocacy ... -
New Collaboration Sends Miami Music Project Students to Interlochen Arts Camp
More than 45 student musicians from Miami’s most under-resourced communities have been admitted and will receive scholarships to attend the ... -
Music as a Social Connector
In a world where technology connects us more than ever, it may seem counterintuitive that the very same technology can ... -
KHS America Awards Scholarship to Future Music Educator
Press Release Mt. Juliet, TN – February, 2018 – Each year KHS America awards a college scholarship to a ... -
The Long Road Home
The challenges of being a drum major, a father, and a veteran. Prior to my Expiration of Term of Service ... -
Your First Band Director
Your first band director has the power to make you love music for the rest of your life. Your child’s ... -
Jeff Coffin and Yamaha Support Music Ed Through DonorsChoose
Spaulding High School grad, saxophonist of Dave Matthews Band, and Halftime Magazine columnist Jeff Coffin, returned to the campus in ... -
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week 2017
Americans for the Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week! During this week, the field of arts education joins together ... -
Arts, Education and Presidential Candidates
The Presidential election is coming up in just a few short months. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, if ... -
Diversity Comments Lead to NAfME Executive Changes
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has named Michael Blakeslee as their new CEO and Executive Director after parting ways ... -
One Week Left for Grammy Music Educator Nominations
Calling all music teachers, school administrators, students, parents, Recording Academy members and anyone else who has been impacted by a ... -
There’s Always a Band
“I always think there’s a band, kid.” Many of you will recognize that quote from the classic musical and 1962 ... -
No Band Left Behind?
Many factors have led to the hollowing out of band programs across the country. Starting instrumental music in later years, ... -
Regionals – March/April 2015
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From March to May 2015. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Regionals – January/February 2015
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January to March 2015. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Music Majors in Marching Band
As one of the largest music ensembles on college campuses, marching bandstypically have students majoring in a variety of degrees. ... -
Documentary Aims to Showcase Marching Band to Policy Makers
Documentary feature "Marching Beyond Halftime" hopes to showcase the importance of music education to policy makers. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
Advice for Young Directors
Are you fresh out of school with a degree in music education? What do you wish you could know about ... -
Regionals – Mar/Apr 2014
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From March to May 2014. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Regionals – January/February 2014
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January to March 2014. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Student Questionnaire
Here's a questionnaire for music students to make the most productive use of private lessons. By jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn. ... -
Wanna Teach?
A lot of young percussionists aspire to teach drumlines. This article touches on a few considerations that can help set ... -
Regionals – November/December 2013
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From November 2013 to January 2014. From Halftime ... -
Music for All Wins 23 Awards From the International Festival & Events Association
Music for All has earned 23 industry awards from the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA), including a Bronze Grand ...