Concert attire is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the growing recognition that outdated dress codes often fail to meet…
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Concert Band
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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Kodály’s Prepare-Present-Practice Sequence Part II – Concert Repertoire
Part I of this series presented the Prepare-Present-Practice teaching sequence used by Kodály-inspired music teachers. The process prepares students’ readiness…
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What Is Your Best Advice for Concert or Contest Day Preparation?
What is your best advice for concert and contest day preparation? – Readers’ Collaborative Post In our recent survey, we asked…
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Let Festivals Become Your Program’s BFF
Music festivals – they can be your worst nightmare, or your absolute best friend. In my thirty-five year teaching career,…
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Musical Nourishment: Designing Your Daily Instructional Menu
Making the right instructional choices to develop your students can be overwhelming if you don’t take the time to consider…
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