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Displaying 8 articles from September 2026. You can also view the latest magazine on our Interactive Magazine page.

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Sound Ideas, Band: Jazz Band as a Catalyst for Musical Growth
By Jesse D. Espinosa
Published: September 2026
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Sound Ideas, Orchestra: Build the System, Teach the Music
By Jennifer Gingell and Bethany Hagin
Published: September 2026
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Sound Ideas, Vocal: Authentic Practices for Programming Spirituals
By Gyasi J. Blanton
Published: September 2026
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Sound Ideas, Elementary: Exploring Dia de los Muertos
By Gabriela Montoya-Stier
Published: September 2026
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Sound Ideas, College: Going Together Through Democratic Practices
By Alec D. Scherer
Published: September 2026
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Culture Is the Pathway to Possibility
By Kathy Appleton and Joshua Shaw
Published: September 2026
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The Power of Connection, How Broad Experiences Influence Artistry and Instruction
By Gary Seighman
Published: September 2026
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Creating Magic, In Early Elementary Music Lessons
By Angel Walter McGinn
Published: September 2026
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