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Ways to Mix up your Large Ensemble Rehearsals

Ways to Mix up your Large Ensemble Rehearsals

Ways to Mix up your Large Ensemble Rehearsals Sometimes you just need a change in your rehearsal. I have utilized…
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Solutions for Common Flute Problems

Solutions for Common Flute Problems

Looking for solutions for common flute problems? There are a couple of issues that often appear in flute sections which…
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Give Pinwheels a Whirl

Give Pinwheels a Whirl

Beginning band students are tasked with learning and demonstrating many new skills in a short period of time. Proper air…
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If You Build It,They Will Swing

If You Build It,They Will Swing

If the first thing you do when starting your jazz band is pass out a few charts, I would like…
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Free E-Book – Favorite Band Director Articles of 2017

Free E-Book – Favorite Band Director Articles of 2017

This book is no longer available. However, subscribe to our newsletter list so you’ll be the first to receive new…
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How to Teach Four Mallet Grip

How to Teach Four Mallet Grip

How to Teach Four Mallet Grip to your Percussionist Four mallet marimba playing is becoming increasingly prominent in the hands…
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Building Intrinsic Motivation in the Music Ensemble: Lighting a Fire in Kids

Building Intrinsic Motivation in the Music Ensemble: Lighting a Fire in Kids

The interviewer looked at me and said, “What are you going to do to make sure your kids practice?” I’m…
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