Traditional large ensemble programs face unprecedented challenges in 2026. Here’s how forward-thinking educators are adapting to keep students engaged.
In a recent TED Talk, music educator Kevin Droe highlights a growing challenge: traditional music programs are struggling to stay relevant for many students.
Your students all have unique needs so you need a versatile tool that will support you in nurturing their individual musical growth.
Another month brings another wave of exciting additions to the MakeMusic Cloud library! Perfect for fun summer practicing.
Let’s be honest– music teachers deserve a standing ovation every week of the year. But Teacher Appreciation Week gives us the perfect excuse to turn it up a notch and really show our gratitude.
Spring break has come and gone, and while the respite from the day-to-day happenings of middle school is much appreciated, it is tough to quiet the band director’s brain and not look to the final weeks of school ahead.
Scales are a musician’s vocabulary. Scales allow instrumentalists to connect with their instruments, just like learning to read connects the child to the world around them.
We’re excited to share a new wave of musical selections to elevate your performances and practice sessions.
Planning and organizing concert events is part of every music educator’s job description, whether you are a gifted event planner or not.
As the season approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare for your December concerts! Browse holiday music for concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and choir that is available in MakeMusic Cloud with these playlists full of holiday cheer.
