A few years ago I challenged my students to a tall order: play 100 times (or more) collectively in chamber…
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Listen with your Eyes: Identifying the Physical Roadblocks Behind Common Performance Issues
Picture this… The ensemble is focused; the students lock eyes with you as your preparatory beat rises. There is a…
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TMEA Clinic Previews for Band 2018 – Ideas You Can Use TODAY!
The Texas Music Educators Association Convention 2018 is coming up soon. If you’re attending, these articles give you a real…
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Habits of a Significant Band Director
Looking for some great tips from a Midwest clinic or want to see a preview of the clinic coming up…
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The Most Important Thing I Learned as a Music Education Major (from 70+ band directors)
What’s the most helpful thing you learned during your music education classes in college or during student teaching? The Practical…
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Idle Hands Are The Devil’s Workshop (in the percussion section)
Close you eyes and imagine this…. You are conducting on the podium and you suddenly realize that you haven’t yelled…
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Make Your Mark: Steps Toward Efficient Score Study (Quick Tip)
“It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape…
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