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The Nontraditional “Non-Semble”

A Wisconsin music educator uses nontraditional music ensembles to reach more students

The Power of Problem-Solving

Making modern music bridged COVID learning to a new co-curricular digital music program at a Penn…

Make Concerts Memorable and Fun

A South Carolina orchestra director uses creativity to engage her students and the audience.

Mimi Stillman: Accomplished and Approachable

Mimi Stillman was only 12 years old when she started working toward her bachelor’s degree at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. “I did a lot of media interviews about being a prodigy, but I was very lucky,” she remembers. “I was just doing what I loved to do. I had the most supportive family and teachers who thought of me…

Cellist Mike Block’s Musical Quest

“The quest to explore different traditions from around the world outside of classical music has really felt like a quest to discover more about myself,” says Mike Block. Block, an associate professor at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory, plays the cello and sings. Other than that, he’s hard to pin down. He has released 11…

Case Studies

The Power of Problem-Solving

Making modern music bridged COVID learning to a new co-curricular digital music program at a Pennsylvania school district.

Make Concerts Memorable and Fun

A South Carolina orchestra director uses creativity to engage her students and the audience.

Connecting Music and Peace

At Eastern Mennonite University, students can earn a new degree that combines music education with diplomacy.

The Magic in the Details

An Indiana music educator overcomes obstacles and fosters excellence in WGI.

Use Music to Connect with Students of All Ages

An adjunct professor at George Mason University helps music education majors as well as children around the world to communicate through music.

Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Earning trust and treating elementary students with respect are key to helping them perform with pride.

Educator Profiles

You are tirelessly nurturing the next generation of music lovers, performers and teachers. We only wish we could showcase every one of you.

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Larry Williams’ Juggling Act

See how hornist Larry Williams balances his many roles — performer, instructor, collaborator and administrator.

Cellist Mike Block’s Musical Quest

Cellist Mike Block’s output is staggeringly diverse, and he applies a high level of skill, commitment and efficiency into every style.

Emily Threinen: Music’s North Star

Acclaimed conductor Emily Threinen returns to Minnesota, the North Star State, as a professor and guiding light for students looking for support and excellence.

Denis DiBlasio: Jazz Saxophonist, Music Educator and Storyteller

Denis DiBlasio’s life in jazz and teaching has been full of improvisation, invention and reinvention.

Q&A

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Q&A with Congressman Mark Amodei

Congressman Mark Amodei shares his music-making memories as a public school student in northern Nevada.

Q&A with Yamaha Master Educator Douglas Droste

The Ball State University director of orchestras explains why he is a dedicated advocate of music education.

Q&A with Sportscaster Al Bernstein

Known as the “voice of boxing” and as an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Al Bernstein is also a singer! Find out how this sportscaster started this side gig.

Q&A with Principal Jim Kuzma

The principal of Rancho High School in Las Vegas credits the performing arts for many of the school’s achievements, including a 40% increase in the graduation rate.

Q&A with Actor Erich Bergen

“Jersey Boys” and “Madam Secretary” actor Erich Bergen has a compelling passion and energy for music education.

Q&A with Yamaha Master Educator Cheryl Floyd

According to Yamaha Master Educator Cheryl Floyd, everyone is inherently musical. Find out why she has devoted her life to music education.