As Directors, we cannot assume that the students understand what being in tune really is in the ensemble. In a…
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Rehearsal Techniques
What Is The Most Meaningful Piece of “Band Director Advice” You Have Been Given?
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is the most meaningful piece of “Band Director…
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Musical Collaboration Builds Unity from Diversity
Presented for the Band Division at the 2022 TMEA convention in San Antonio, the session focused on methods to build…
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A Fundamental Approach to Teaching Individual Listening & Playing Responsibilities
A Fundamental Approach to Teaching Individual Listening & Playing Responsibilities Developing strong ensemble skills must start during the beginner year…
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Building Balance, Taming Tone, and Making Cents of Intonation
These three concepts: Balance – Tone – Intonation, are considered a trio so to speak. All three share a symbiotic…
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The Ringmaster: Programming, Rehearsing, and Conducting the Beginning Band
In the realm of beginning band, there are many different forms the first school year of instruction can take. How…
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