Most often, I begin a discussion of breath support with students by asking the question, “What is the difference between breath support and blowing hard?”…
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The Three Keys to Retention in Band
Have you ever had that hunch that a student is falling off the bandwagon? In keeping the past two years…
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A Fundamental Approach to Teaching Individual Listening & Playing Responsibilities
A Fundamental Approach to Teaching Individual Listening & Playing Responsibilities Developing strong ensemble skills must start during the beginner year…
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Recruiting & Retaining Minority Student Musicians
Before I transitioned to higher education, I spent 10 years as a middle school and high school band director in…
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Remember WHY
Every year colleagues retire, we say goodbye, ask what they’re going to do next, reminisce a little, maybe think about…
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Euphonium and Tuba Posture
Invest the time now, reap the rewards later! One of the most important ways to set your tuba and euphonium…
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Building Balance, Taming Tone, and Making Cents of Intonation
These three concepts: Balance – Tone – Intonation, are considered a trio so to speak. All three share a symbiotic…
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