A Fundamental Approach to Teaching Individual Listening & Playing Responsibilities Developing strong ensemble skills must start during the beginner year…
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Rehearsal Techniques
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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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
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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Techniques to Improve Tone Quality in Your Band
Developing the best tone quality is essential when getting your students ready for any performance. Having the best tone quality…
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