How to "Listen & Lounge" Your Way to a Better Fall Program
June 8, 2026|
Chase Banks
Summer is right around the corner, and while the silence in the band hall will likely be a welcome change, we all know that the "director brain" never fully shuts off. For the first time in months, you won’t have a rehearsal schedule to dictate your day... enjoy it!
Whether you’re catching up on much-needed sleep, hitting the gym for a morning workout, or finally tackling that backyard project, your summer soundtrack matters! The best programming often happens when the pressure is off. Imagine sitting on the porch with headphones on and letting the music spark a vision for the new year without a single deadline in sight.
That’s why we’ve curated the Score & Sound YouTube Series. While these videos have been a go-to resource for years, we have just updated our collections for the upcoming season. We have added brand-new 2026 release playlists and refreshed our grade-specific sets for band and strings to make discovering new ensemble repertoire even easier.
Looking for a high-energy opener? A lyrical festival piece? Find a perfect match for your ensemble:
2026 Concert Band - New Releases
2026 Orchestra - New Releases
2026 Jazz - New Releases
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The Goal? Spend your summer recharging so you can walk into your first rehearsal this upcoming fall with a folder full of music you and your students will love!
