If you find that your jazz ensemble is having consistent issues with balance, tempo, or overall tone quality, it might…
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Bridging the Second Year Gap
The second year of band, or the “gap” year, is as important as the first year. Since the novelty of…
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Grow and Cultivate Your Small School Band Program
Small school bands face unique obstacles, from limited resources and sparse instrumentation to a scarcity of dedicated musicians. These obstacles…
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Diamond Balance – How to Get Better Clarity and Balance From Your Ensemble
There is no shortcut to great ensemble resonance. After 30+ years of band directing, and more than 2 decades of…
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Embracing Routine: A Path to Preventing Teacher Burnout
As we emerged from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, many educators began to recognize the deep-seated issues of teacher…
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Where’s the Beat? – How to Recruit a Rhythm Section for Jazz Band
With a jazz band, there are usually one or two factors that can intimidate or deter a director from really…
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Universal Design for Learning Approaches to Include ALL Band Students: From the Perspective of a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Band Director
Approximately 20% of Americans experience some level or type of hearing loss, and many of these individuals are musicians. The…
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