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Teaching Clarinets to “Roll to A” Isn’t Enough

Teaching Clarinets to “Roll to A” Isn’t Enough

If you’re teaching clarinets to “Roll to A” that’s good – but it’s not enough.  The left index finger is…
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Motivate Your Band – Countdown to Contest

Motivate Your Band – Countdown to Contest

Looking for ways to motivate your band?  This series – Motivate Your Band – will feature ideas that you can put into…
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Teaching Beginning Band with Games – Jeopardy

Teaching Beginning Band with Games – Jeopardy

Teaching beginning band with this game is a great way to make class more fun while reviewing many different concepts….
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Improving Sightreading Skills with Thirds

Improving Sightreading Skills with Thirds

Thirds patterns are an excellent way to bridge the gap between playing scales and sightreading within a specific key.  Here’s a…
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It’s All in the State of Mind

It’s All in the State of Mind

It is appropriate that this post be dedicated to Randy Storie.  He was an inspirational band director and mentor to…
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