This article offers ideas and sample activities for practitioners working with preschool-aged children, ages 3-5. The authors focus on the concepts of singing, instrument-playing, and movement by offering examples of whole-group activities, music choice time, and using music as a support for other subject areas.

This article shares the preliminary findings from a proposed screening protocol directed toward dysphonia in Musical Theatre singers.

It turns out a significant part of your marching band scores can be predicted by how affluent your community is. So, what if you teach at a school without a great deal of financial resources?

With the continuous changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensemble directors are unsure of how to move forward safely. This article provides four methods of reducing the risk of spreading the virus among your ensemble members.

Zabanal recognizes the complexity of presenting concepts and technique that keeps all students engaged while developing students’ ability to perform concert repertoire. Creating an SRG allows students to move into the next challenging level while knowing they are learning the same concepts as their peers.

In this month’s podcast episode, the Riffers break down Barret, et al’s article on preschool music education. The team discusses best practices for young students, relatability to older age groups, and interdisciplinary learning.