Last Thanksgiving, you liked our blog “11 Things a Choir Director Can Be Thankful For” so much, that we decided to let the band directors get in on the fun too. So here’s 10 things band directors can be thankful for this Thanksgiving! 1. Students who practice 2. Kids who remember their instruments and uniforms And…animal mascots? 3. Parents who encourage their kids to practice 4. Piccolos that play in tune Sorry, that’s not possible! 5. Humble trumpet players Sorry, that’s not possible either! 6. And trumpet players who don’t always try to play as loud and high as possible Good luck with that… 7. Clarinets that don’t squeak 8. Players who actually look at the conductor once in a while 9. People who know # means sharp not hashtag 10. And, of course, band trips!
May 12, 2026 David Solar Join Us at the 2026 Chorus America Conference We’re excited to be heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2026 Chorus America Conference, taking place June 3–6, 2026. Backstage Blog
May 12, 2026 David Solar Join us at the 2026 League of American Orchestras Conference We’re excited to be heading to the 2026 League of American Orchestras National Conference in Baltimore, taking place June 1–3, with pre-conference sessions beginning May 31. Backstage Blog
May 4, 2026 Encore Tours How to Customize Your Boston Symphony Hall Experience There are certain stages that change how students think about performing, and Boston Symphony Hall is one of them. Backstage Blog