The beginning of the year in band is a busy time and often overwhelming for both directors and students. Many…
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Music Education in August 2021
This school year has forced both educators and students to learn new ways of learning music, both at home and…
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A Link Between Wind Instruments and Edison (Quick Tip)
What do musicians and Thomas Edison have in common? If we say both have to be creative and inventive, we…
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6 Benefits of Adding Rhythm Ear Training to Your Band Curriculum
According to Wikipedia, “Ear training (or aural skills) is a music theory study in which musicians learn to identify pitches,…
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Techniques to Improve Tone Quality in Your Band
Developing the best tone quality is essential when getting your students ready for any performance. Having the best tone quality…
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Selecting Oboists, the Beginner or Transferring to the Oboe
I started oboe in my Junior year of college and have a somewhat different aspect on starting an oboist, having…
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Build Your Warm-Up-Build Your Band–Part 4
This is the final article in a series discussing the process of building a warm-up that will grow your group’s…
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