It was 1982. I was three hours into the first rehearsal of guest conducting this wonderful high school band in…
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Rehearsal Techniques
The Home Stretch of Contest Preparation
If preparing for concert contest (or any other performance) is like climbing a mountain, then the last 2-3 weeks is…
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Listen with your Eyes: Identifying the Physical Roadblocks Behind Common Performance Issues
Picture this… The ensemble is focused; the students lock eyes with you as your preparatory beat rises. There is a…
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Make Your Mark: Steps Toward Efficient Score Study (Quick Tip)
“It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape…
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Ways to Mix up your Large Ensemble Rehearsals
Ways to Mix up your Large Ensemble Rehearsals Sometimes you just need a change in your rehearsal. I have utilized…
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If You Build It,They Will Swing
If the first thing you do when starting your jazz band is pass out a few charts, I would like…
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