The following article os based on the UIL sightreading rules in Texas up through 2022. Those rules have since been…
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Diagnosing Brass Tension and Helping Students Achieve a Better Sound.
This is the 2nd part of a post about brass tension – read part 1 here. Diagnosing the Real Cause…
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Avoiding the Most Common Pitfall – TENSION!
The most common problem that teachers come across when working with brass players is tension. Tension is, unfortunately, very natural…
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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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How to Have a SILENT Band Rehearsal
Does your band lose focus when they’ve been working on the same music for a while? Do you feel like…
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Getting Band Students to Look Up!
The most effective way that we as band directors have to communicate with our band members, especially when performing, is…
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Teach Sight-Reading with TAKES (Quick Tip)
This time of year, many people are thinking about how to teach sight-reading skills. I wanted to find a way…
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