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CHAMPION by Justin Williams – FREE Grade 2.5 for Band with Simplified Part Options

CHAMPION by Justin Williams – FREE Grade 2.5 for Band with Simplified Part Options

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Diamond Balance – How to Get Better Clarity and Balance From Your Ensemble

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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Flying Solo: Fostering Musical Independence in the Middle School Band Room

Flying Solo: Fostering Musical Independence in the Middle School Band Room

If you’re like most people, you probably remember the first time you had to play by yourself in band class….
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Play it again…in all 12 keys!

Play it again…in all 12 keys!

As students move up in band programs, it is vital they continue to develop their technical skills and ability to…
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Plant in the Fall, Harvest in the Spring: Creating Superior High School Non-Varsity Bands

Plant in the Fall, Harvest in the Spring: Creating Superior High School Non-Varsity Bands

When working with a non-varsity band at the high school level, it is important to consider a full-year curriculum. Don’t…
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Tuning – It’s Not Just the Director’s Responsibility

Tuning – It’s Not Just the Director’s Responsibility

As Directors, we cannot assume that the students understand what being in tune really is in the ensemble. In a…
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