Why All The Crazy Band Titles? - 02/04/2010

One school calls its advanced band "wind ensemble" and the lower or training band "symphonic band." Other schools have all kind ... more

Aspire to Soar With the Eagles - 01/27/2010

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. What is it that makes a truly great teacher? How can all ... more

Concert Band Set-Up, Part Three - 01/22/2010

With so many variables to take into account, how does one even begin to create a set-up? As you experiment with what works for your personal taste, ... more

The Recorder (Legislative News Feed) - 01/22/2010

1/22/2010 - MENC Presents Testimony at ESEA Stakeholders MeetingOn January 20, the U.S. Department of Education hosted an “ESEA Stakeholders For ... more

MENC Legislative Memo - 01/20/2010

The Latest on Music Education Policy from Capitol Hill January 20, 2010 Partnerships and Progress By Michael Blakeslee, MENC Senior Deputy Execut ... more

Concert Band Set-Up, Part Two - 01/14/2010

The sound you are striving for is your ultimate goal in determining set-up. According to MENC members, getting the right mixture of that sound requ ... more

Concert Band Set-Up, Part One - 01/06/2010

There are many ways to set up a band. Maybe you've noticed colleagues do it differently than you do. Some put flutes only in the front row.  O ... more

New All-American Band Director Plans Dynamic Show for January 9 - 01/05/2010

Members of the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band (USAAAMB) are preparing to take to the field of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturd ... more

MENC Announces Search for Next Executive Director - 01/04/2010

The MENC National Executive Board has announced the search for MENC's next executive director.  "John J. Mahlmann, Executive Director of ... more

Get It While It's Hot: Updating News from December Music Educators Journal - 12/17/2009

  Voting Opens Online January 1 for MENC National and Division Offices MENC is holding national and division elections, and active, retired and ... more