Teach Style First It seems that many of us are really caught up in the details of learning music that…
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Concert Band
Vive la Difference: The Uniqueness of the Horn
Hey, don’t point that at me! If one thinks of the famous solos from the standard repertoire written for the…
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Note Starts “Try This Quick Tip…”
Note starts can be a source of frustration in both beginning classes and ensembles, especially with younger groups. A common…
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It’s a Tuba Thing
Dr. Roeder’s full handout is now available for free here… Its a Tuba Thing Effectively teaching tuba players and general tuba pedagogy…
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It All Comes Down to Communication
Rehearsal time is very precious, and we directors want to make maximum use of that time in terms of efficiency…
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Selecting Band Music for Contest – Specific Qualifications
These specifications can help you when you are selecting band music. They are taken from Teaching Music through Performance in…
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