One of the challenges I have found in teaching band is giving students opportunities to actually make musical choices. In…
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Ensemble Skills
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
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
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!
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
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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