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Why Are My Clarinets Playing Flat?

If you have clarinets playing flat, it needs to be addressed immediately as it is often a symptom of a…
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Too often, we as music educators, default to statements like, “go home and practice” or “you can’t practice your horn…
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Strategies for Retention in Your Band Program Have you taken a look at your band numbers for next year? Are…
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Need a music substitute lesson plan? It’s always tough to be away from your classroom, but it helps if you…
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What is Band Performance Day? An opportunity for students to perform: in a positive, non-competitive environment with no criticism at…
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Want a creative and fun way to teach cut time? Play back through the method book in cut time. This is a…
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Metaphorically, I think we all teach our young brass students to become one of two things: either a builder, or…
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