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Rehearsal Techniques

Musical Collaboration Builds Unity from Diversity

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

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

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

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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Making the Most of Listening

Making the Most of Listening

Great recordings–are you using them in your teaching? We are fortunate to have a wealth of high-quality band recordings that…
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Past the Page: Approaching Rehearsal Through Score Study

Past the Page: Approaching Rehearsal Through Score Study

For some of us, it’s been a while since our last course on score study. Perhaps you’ve attended clinics on…
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