The beginning of the year in band is a busy time and often overwhelming for both directors and students. Many…
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Beginner Band
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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Teaching Beginners Conducting Gestures
How do you teach beginners what your conducting means? During my 29 years of being a band director, I have…
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Understanding and Developing Range for the Young Horn Player
Beginning band books for generations have implied that the horn is a difficult instrument to incorporate into an ensemble. They…
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Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band
“Spend time now to save time later” is a great quote, especially when it comes to teaching embouchure to beginning…
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A Process for Selecting a Beginning Percussionist
One of the most important steps to a successful beginning band is helping students find an instrument in which they…
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