A few years ago I challenged my students to a tall order: play 100 times (or more) collectively in chamber…
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Solo & Ensemble
The Importance of Playing Duets (TBA Archives)
The TBA Archives refer to the Texas Bandmasters Association archives of clinic handouts from past conventions. Conventions are one of…
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A Note Before a Rest…
Have you ever heard a colleague use a phrase and thought “Yes! Those are the perfect words!” And from then on you…
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Middle School Solos – Tried & True Favorites
These recommendations are the top responses from a survey of 30+ very experienced band directors. Be aware: some of the…
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