The Insider’s Guide to Iceland’s Band and Orchestra Performance Venues
Iceland is a relatively young island, only 15-18 million years old, making its geological activity one-of-a-kind. But more than geology, it is also young in...
Author : SBO+ Staff
On the Road: Norman High School Band
The Norman High School Band was heading to a state regional marching contest when one of our charter buses caught fire about 30 miles from...
On the Road: Destination Cuba
In the Plaza de Armas in Old Havana, Cuba, student musicians perspired in the tropical humidity combined with the heat of performance. 120 members of the...
UpFront Q&A: Andrew Yaracs
A conversation with the author of Travel 101: A band director's guide for planning student travelAndrew Yaracs recently retired after a 39-year career as a music...
Guest Editorial: Offbeat Travel Destinations
Maximizing the Educational Travel Experience for Your Performing EnsembleTraveling abroad is a highly educational experience, especially when it comes to influencing young people. It is...
MAC Corner: Festival
Teaching to the Test: Preparing school bands and orchestras for FestivalFrom time to time, I read articles or hear news stories that focus on teacher evaluation...
Top Travel Destinations
SBO readers weigh in on the latest trends in band and orchestra travel.What’s your first choice when you think of the perfect destination for your...
Planning the Best Trip for Your Band or Orchestra
During my days as a high school band member, one of my favorite events was the annual spring trip. Everything about it, from the big...
Roundtable: Maximizing the Festival Experience
While a band festival can take many different forms, in every case, both students and educators should feel rewarded for having participated in these events....
SBO Survey: Festivals
In the microcosm of an instrumental music program, participation in a music festival is typically one of the primary highlights of the year. When else...