Creating connections between all layers of musical performance This article is the first in a series discussing the process of…
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What is an Interesting/Unusual Question You’ve Heard in a Job Interview for a BAND Position?
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is an interesting/unusual question you’ve heard in a…
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Why Won’t the Bassoon’s Low Notes Come Out?
One of the bassoon’s primary jobs is to play low notes. So, when those notes do not come out, players—students…
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Sound is Caught, Not Taught
Beyond the beginning band stage, I have never had much success teaching students how to develop a great sound by…
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Podium Deafness
As a young middle school and high school band director, I would often step off the podium at the end…
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Tips for Teaching Rhythm in Beginning Band
Do you have a game plan for teaching rhythm to your beginning band students? We have found that having specific,…
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How Every Trumpeter Should Practice Their Mouthpiece – PART 2
Mouthpiece practice can seem like a daunting chore to add into a practice routine. It is admittedly more difficult to…
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