James Mick is an associate professor of music education at Ithaca College in upstate New York. In February I heard Dr.
Help for the Rock Guitarist in Your Jazz Band
Here’s the scenario; the middle school jazz band needs a guitarist. The best applicant is a rocker, who has some facility, can play in time, and is interested.
Kay Hawley and International Women’s Day
Today, Tuesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievement of women.
SmartMusic for iPad Update
A new version of SmartMusic for iPad is now available at the Apple iTunes Store.
This release brings the new carousel experience (found on the desktop version of SmartMusic and seen above) to the iPad.
SmartMusic Repertoire Released
This week we added 30 new ensemble titles to the SmartMusic Repertoire Library. These additions are listed below and include choral titles as well as pieces for concert band, jazz ensemble, string orchestra and full orchestra.
SmartMusic Repertoire Released: 26 Ensemble Titles
This week we added 26 new ensemble titles to the SmartMusic Repertoire Library. These additions are listed below and include choral titles as well as pieces for concert band, jazz ensemble, string orchestra and full orchestra.
SmartMusic Update October 2015
Today we released an exciting SmartMusic update. Upon launching SmartMusic you’ll now see an updated carousel on the home page (pictured above).
SmartMusic Repertoire Released: Ensemble & Solo Titles
This week we added 30 new ensemble titles to the SmartMusic Repertoire Library. These additions included choral titles as well as pieces for concert band, jazz ensemble, string orchestra and full orchestra.
Mark Wood and Electrify Your Strings
Dubbed “The Les Paul of The Violin World” by PBS, Mark Wood is a Juilliard-trained violist who first gained world-wide attention performing with the internationally acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Tarpon Springs: Developing a BOA Grand Nationals Show
The Tarpon Springs High School music program is extremely successful, with seven different ensembles performing on a national level.