School Band and Orchestra (SBO) magazine is the leading management magazine for school band & orchestra directors, and the #1 resource for information about how to build and run a successful school music program. Each of the twelve monthly issues provides a wealth of information about various topics that are critical to school music educators today, including:
recruitment and retentions, budgeting and fundraising, travel and competitions, instrumental performance techniques and so much more! Plus, we feature the exclusive College Search & Career Guide for music students which provides helpful information for choosing a college music program. SBO is published for grade school through high school band and orchestra directors. SBO breaks new ground by focusing on the management aspects of running a successful music program.

Every band director today faces issues dealing with recruitment and retention, budgeting, fund‐raising, politics, travel and purchasing instruments as well as producing educational and creative performances. SBO provides directors with the information and tools to help build and strengthen their overall music program.