How we compute marching band grades
Our marching band pages have been revised a little based on evaluation research. Please give bands you know a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down."
Fine Arts
Middle school bands help students build bridges
Central Middle School in Tinley Park, IL, has a fine band, says one guest conductor and national clinician when it comes to great band music.
Musical training may help disadvantaged students
We report, again, about ongoing research in how musical training may help disadvantaged students learn language. Use with caution.
A data-driven failure becomes a clear lifelong learner
Pharrell Williams, who recorded "Happy" for hundreds of millions on YouTube, would have gotten his teachers fired with education reform.
Practice makes perfect?
A new meta-analysis of 88 separate studies shows that with music, practice makes a difference. With math, not so much.
Ohio State Marching Band director dismissed
The OSU marching band had a culture that may have denigrated some members, but the director who failed to stop it has been fired.
The life of subs in Broadway's orchestra pits
Thinking about playing in a pit orchestra on Broadway? Here's what it can be like if you're a substitute musician.
Shepard band in soccer promo
Marchers from Alan B Shepard HS in IL had a little fun this summer playing the marching band in a video spoof about soccer and Ferris Bueller.
Crowdsourcing to raise money for an anti-bullying video
4 Md. HS students might attend a video award show and leadership conference after producing an inspirational anti-bullying video.
Independence Day in Washington
A brief moment to reflect on the Independence Day holiday, as celebrated in our nation's capital and in classrooms across the country.