If you would like to improve your teaching of intermediate euphonium, this post is for you! The TBA Archives refer to the Texas Bandmasters Association archives of clinic handouts from past conventions. Conventions are one of the best ways to learn new things, spark new ideas, ask questions and ... Read More about Intermediate Euphonium (TBA Archives)
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Teach Sight-Reading with TAKES (Quick Tip)
This time of year, many people are thinking about how to teach sight-reading skills. I wanted to find a way to streamline our sight-reading and have a quick reference for the major aspects of each piece we read. This acrostic helps to help students focus in on the particulars and it also helps ... Read More about Teach Sight-Reading with TAKES (Quick Tip)
25 cent Baton Holder (Quick Tip)
Looking for a cheap way to store your batons? Here’s the cheapest fix we’ve seen. Just simple binder clips! This especially works well if you have 3-4 band directors sharing the same podium. Each director gets their own clip. Have a great day! Related Reading: Get Banded!-3 Free ... Read More about 25 cent Baton Holder (Quick Tip)
Dig Deeper – ‘A Story of Hard Work’ To Motivate your Band
In a world where delayed gratification is getting harder and harder to teach... Band students learn that hard work pays off. Band students learn that good enough is never good enough. Band students learn that big work means big rewards. As many of our bands prepare for their biggest ... Read More about Dig Deeper – ‘A Story of Hard Work’ To Motivate your Band
4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering
Clarinet is an instrument with many alternate fingerings and adjusted fingering options which can be overwhelming to students. It can also be overwhelming to band directors that do not have advanced experience playing the instrument. (After you read this article, print the free PDF hand out to give ... Read More about 4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering
The Clarinet “Law of Minimal Motion”
With so many options for clarinet fingerings, there are certain rules we follow when determining which one to use depending on the passage. You can read the 4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering here. The 4th rule however - The Law of Minimal Motion - is more of a philosophy and ... Read More about The Clarinet “Law of Minimal Motion”
