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The article focuses on attainment of an investment grant by the Canton McKinley High School of Ohio for musical instruments through their music program. Topics discussed include management of school music ensemble by the band director Zachary Taylor; collaboration of the school with the Timken Sr. High School and McKinley Sr. High School in 2015; and illustration of challenges by Taylor over management of marching bands.

The article describes how to play music instrument, vibrato. Topics include student should be able to play for at least two minutes without fatigue; students can demonstrate their aural skills by playing several songs by ear or by tuning their own instruments; and vibrato motions are similar to common everyday motions that people make with their wrist and arm.

The article reports on the fundamentals of Jazz string orchestra music.

The article presents the views of Margretta Williams, instrumental music teacher at Apple Grove Elementary School in Fort Washington, Maryland, on the role played by practice journals for string students. Topics discussed include bringing journals to every class session, excellent opportunity for self-reflection of their practice, and providing students a large-scale perspective.

The article discusses the training provided to the beginner stringed instrument players. Topics include an ensemble to help students, String Labs training older beginner string players about the dos and don'ts of string instrument playing, teaching them about the importance of posture, and the organizing practice sessions.

The article provides information on the strategies to be adopted while teaching beginners to play a string instrument including channelizing their enthusiasm, teaching to hold an instrument, and practice the technique of bowing. Also discussed are the methods of reading the music notations, intonation for cello students, and ways of practicing.

The article discusses the workshop of National Association for Music Education (NAfME) member Angela Harman on the use of props to teach straight bowing to music student string player. It states that Harman use simple stickers on the bow to help students focus their attention on the bow. It mentions that Harman use background music and varying rhythms to keep class interesting.

The article highlights effective planning for composition projects. Topics include avoid overwhelming the students; engage with the material; and students can warm up by using their instruments to compose.

The article focuses on the PS22 chorus group of Staten Island, New York have performed at the 2011 Oscars and have appeared on numerous television shows including Nightline. Topics include the chorus hit the world stage in 2006; and the chorus was founded in 2000 by director Gregg Breinberg.

The article presents suggestions for conducting piano classes which including teaching from the book "Adult All-In-One Course," providing Casio Privia keyboard to each and every student, and playing for others in the classroom.

The article presents suggestions for brass players to learn the etiquette of emptying spit-valve.

The article reports on the National Association for Music Education's (NAfME) support for the U.S. Congress's FY 2018 bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill. NAfME appreciates the Congress's move to provide 1.1 billion dollars in FY 2018 funding for the Title IV-A block grant, known as the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grants.

The article reviews the opera "Brundibár" by Czech composer Hans Krása.

The article discusses the multiple ways of lesson planning by school teachers, their methods of welcoming students with an opening routine. The article highlights information on the use of daily routines by the teachers which sets the tone for learning, repetition of the same opening routines preferred by the students.

The article focuses on observation of Tom Sabatino, former president at the Delaware Music Educators Association, over analysis of music rehearsals among music students. Topics discussed include management of an appropriate behaviour by teachers enhances involvement of students in music education; development of a suitable relationship with students; and adoption of purposeful listening abilities by teachers.

The article discusses the effect of folk dancing to students in terms of cooperation and listening skills. It cites that children naturally love to move which being used to keep them learned and reinforced with many musical concepts such as form, expression and phrasing. The article cites on how teachers help students become comfortable in dancing by let then experience the pulse.

The article discusses how music teachers prepare music students for their first trip to a live orchestra concert. It suggests that teachers contact the orchestra in advance. It notes the need to inform students what to wear and the reason for dressing up for a concert. It mentions the importance of asking follow questions after the concert.

The article focuses on how to keep choristers. Most of them try to build a positive ensemble by using strategies such as setting high musical standards, choosing quality literature, and providing performance opportunities. The important strategy, notes Major, is to focus on the process instead of the product