BOSSIP recently sat down with the founders of Atlanta’s Georgia Mass Band, a powerhouse HBCU‑style marching ensemble.

The music therapy program at Gateway Academy in Phoenix helps students develop skills and build confidence. "These people get me," one student says.

As his love for percussion grew, so did his skills ... into the School of Music for the Marines,” he said. “The Marine Band, you hear about them—they’re super high up there!

This group consists of students from all grade levels who meet after school to develop their skills ... music requires you to focus on multiple things simultaneously. A band kid must read sheet ...

Gateway Academy in Phoenix uses music therapy to help autistic students develop social and emotional skills ... is a private school offering gifted students in grades 6-12 with high-functioning ...