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Chorales Chorales Chorales!

Chorales Chorales Chorales!

Chorales have long been a staple of band educators as a means to build a core ensemble sound. They improve…
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Choosing Literature for Success at Contest: Every Concert Has a Purpose

Choosing Literature for Success at Contest: Every Concert Has a Purpose

Much of a band’s success at UIL hinges on the band director’s programming choices. And while many directors will put…
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Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

I’ve spent over seven decades on earth, with participation in music in each of them. Like anyone who has lived…
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Free Printable Band Audition Music (for end of year auditions)

Free Printable Band Audition Music (for end of year auditions)

Choosing audition music for the next year’s band auditions is always tricky.  You may have beginners trying out for the…
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Free Metronome & Sheet Music

Free Metronome & Sheet Music

8 notes.com is a website worth looking at.  I have not even begun to scratch the surface of what is…
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Selecting Band Music for Contest – Specific Qualifications

Selecting Band Music for Contest – Specific Qualifications

These specifications can help you when you are selecting band music.  They are taken from Teaching Music through Performance in…
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Selecting Band Music for Contest – General Guidelines

Selecting Band Music for Contest – General Guidelines

When selecting band music for contest there are many things to consider.  These are three of the most important. 1….
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