One of the most powerful tools available to every musician does not come in an instrument case. It is imagination….
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My Very First Full Band Songs (Accompanied Unison Band Songs with 3, 4, 5, and 6 Note Range)
We are so excited about our new “My Very First Full Band Songs” Series! Unison band music with fun accompaniment…
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Low Brass Scale Warm-up and Scale Memorization
I have used these exercises for over 50 years during my teaching career with great success. They are designed for…
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Beginning Band Music Theory: What Should I Include in a Student Theory Book?
What should beginning band students learn in music theory? Note names? Rhythms? Music symbols and terms? Key signatures? There are…
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A Band Trip To China Would Be Crazy…Right?
As a band director, you know a tradition of travel is important to your program. It helps with recruiting and…
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The Joy of Life by William Owens – FREE Grade 2 for Concert Band
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How to get Band Students to Practice Over the Summer: 5 Tools to Try
We all know that consistent practice is required for musicians to maintain skills over the summer. However, getting band kids…
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