These specifications can help you when you are selecting band music. They are taken from Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band by Bruce Pearson. I highly recommend this series of books as a reference when choosing band music. The Grade 1 & 2 described below are publisher ... Read More about Selecting Band Music for Contest – Specific Qualifications
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5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Region Band Clinic
Region band clinics are a wonderful opportunity for our students to grow as musicians, but don’t forget they are a great place for you to grow as a director as well. Here are some ideas for how to get more out of your region band clinic. Sit in on the rehearsals and take notes. Normally as ... Read More about 5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Region Band Clinic
TBA Archives – Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire
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 be inspired. The only problem is all of that new knowledge is thrown at us in about a 48 hour ... Read More about TBA Archives – Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire
Band Seating Chart in 3 Minutes (Free Template)
Band Seating Chart template is BELOW! If you’re looking for a simple solution to drawing out your band seating chart to give to a stage crew or contest host, this site is very easy. It took me less that 3 minutes to enter a chart from scratch and print it. And best of all it’s free! This is ... Read More about Band Seating Chart in 3 Minutes (Free Template)
Selecting Band Music for Contest – General Guidelines
When selecting band music for contest there are many things to consider. These are three of the most important. 1. Consider the unique strengths and weaknesses of the band (strong/weak sections). 2. Look for a nice melody & legitimate accompaniment (not just a repeated ostinato pattern). 3. ... Read More about Selecting Band Music for Contest – General Guidelines
Free Note Name ‘Video Game’ That Teaches, Reviews and Assesses
Would you love a note name 'video game' to use in your classes? Are you looking for a way to get your kids to learn the note names more quickly, more accurately and in a fun way? Check out the note name game over on musictheory.net. The link directly to the game is at the end of this ... Read More about Free Note Name ‘Video Game’ That Teaches, Reviews and Assesses
