It’s no surprise to any band director that when asked to express preference for a beginning instrument, young band students…
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Double Reeds
Selecting Oboists, the Beginner or Transferring to the Oboe
I started oboe in my Junior year of college and have a somewhat different aspect on starting an oboist, having…
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Why Won’t the Bassoon’s Low Notes Come Out?
One of the bassoon’s primary jobs is to play low notes. So, when those notes do not come out, players—students…
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Best Tips for Teaching Oboe & Bassoon (Collaborative Post)
In our summer survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers “What are the best tips you know for teaching oboe…
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Beginning Oboe – The First Sound
Before the First Lesson Make sure that you carefully review the first pages of the method book to help reinforce…
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The Non-Bassoonist’s Guide to Equipment
A common issue that I have observed among many band directors at both middle and high school levels is their…
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