Registration for 2023 Band Directors Workshop is open! July 9-15 in Canyon, TX at West Texas A&M University Coincides with the 71st anniversary of WT Band Camp! (1000 students, 100 faculty) All day observations of student rehearsals, director clinics and directors band Concerts ... Read More about Band Directors Workshop – Registration is OPEN!
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Musical Nourishment: Designing Your Daily Instructional Menu
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
THE TUNING TACKLE BOX: Reeling In Your Horn Section’s Intonation
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
Timpani Head Change
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
FREE Music Posters Composer Quotes
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
Communicating With Your Administrators: How To Talk So Principals Will Listen
As a former band director, campus administrator, and Director of Performing and Visual Arts for my district, I interacted with a number of administrators on a variety of topics. What I have discovered in my 31 years in education, and now another 10 in the music business world, is that communication ... Read More about Communicating With Your Administrators: How To Talk So Principals Will Listen