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To Perform or Not to Perform?

1 Feb

Channel your inner Shakespeare when planning your next band trip. As Shakespeare once wrote, “all the world’s a stage.” For performance groups, that idiom can become literal! For many band directors, the decision to perform while traveling is not an easy one; it can incur additional expenses and ... Read More about To Perform or Not to Perform?

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Beyond “Gamification”

31 Jan

Video games are a waste of time for men with nothing else to do. Real brains don’t do that.       ~ Ray Bradbury Video games have been blamed for many things in our modern society, but I offer a radically different view: I think that video games are far from the problem… in fact, they may well ... Read More about Beyond “Gamification”

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Musical Nourishment: Designing Your Daily Instructional Menu

14 Jan

Making the right instructional choices to develop your students can be overwhelming if you don't take the time to consider the musical nourishment needs for your students' level of development. There are so many instructional options to choose from, and you want to make sure that your choices are ... Read More about Musical Nourishment: Designing Your Daily Instructional Menu

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THE TUNING TACKLE BOX: Reeling In Your Horn Section’s Intonation

12 Jan

We have chosen a fishing theme for this article not only because it is fun and unique but also because tuning, like fishing, requires patience, appropriate tools, and knowledge of the environment. A successful fisherman/fisherwoman has a well-stocked tackle box and is familiar with all the available ... Read More about THE TUNING TACKLE BOX: Reeling In Your Horn Section’s Intonation

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Timpani Head Change

7 Jan

Changing the heads on your timpani can seem like a daunting and expensive task to complete on top of everything else on your to-do list. This article is designed to aid you in the process of renewing your timpani sound by changing out your heads. You will notice almost immediately the difference in ... Read More about Timpani Head Change

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FREE Music Posters Composer Quotes

24 Dec

Are you looking for some new posters or colors to brighten up your space? Our Composer Quotes Music Posters are FREE, and can be used in many creative ways! Read about a few of them below: With 8 posters available you could spread all 8 around the room for fun decorations, or use them to ... Read More about FREE Music Posters Composer Quotes

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