In the fall of 2000, I introduced the Vernon Band Scale Clubs to my students. I printed out the major…
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DO Sweat the Small Stuff: Full Band Ensemble Tips
DO Sweat the Small Stuff: Full Band Ensemble Tips As we all know, no band program is the same. We…
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We noticed people have been searching for “Amazon” on our site and realized that means people are trying to click…
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Conserving Your Earsight
As musicians, our hearing is our most important tool. While some miraculously survive an entire career with acute hearing intact,…
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Every Student Can Contribute: Behind-the-Scenes Opportunities
One of my goals is that every one of my students makes a positive contribution to the band program as…
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What’s Your Breathing Plan?
Musicians often write about and discuss the importance of breathing in band performance. While some hold the position that a…
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Tips on Teaching Intonation (from 50+ Band Directors)
In our summer survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers “What is the best phrase, analogy or activity you’ve…
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