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MARCHING BAND REHEARSALS: THE BIG PICTURE
When you think of ensemble versus sectionals, stop to think about the efficacy of your time. In full ensemble, your attention should be focused on the musical clarity of winds...
MARCHING BAND REHEARSALS: THE BIG PICTURE
When you think of ensemble versus sectionals, stop to think about the efficacy of your time. In full ensemble, your attention should be focused on the musical clarity of winds...
MARCHING BAND LESSON PLANNING
When it comes to marching band rehearsals, the biggest shortcoming I've seen time and again is band directors "letting loose" of the constraints of full-time teacher life and just "winging...
MARCHING BAND LESSON PLANNING
When it comes to marching band rehearsals, the biggest shortcoming I've seen time and again is band directors "letting loose" of the constraints of full-time teacher life and just "winging...
REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE ON THE FIELD
In another post, I discussed the importance of creating a schedule for your marching rehearsal, reflecting on how rehearsals that are very loose and "shooting from the hip" aren't an...
REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE ON THE FIELD
In another post, I discussed the importance of creating a schedule for your marching rehearsal, reflecting on how rehearsals that are very loose and "shooting from the hip" aren't an...
RHYTHM - YOU CAN COUNT ON IT.
My life has given me an interesting opportunity to interact with a LOT of band kids from all over the place and in a variety of ways. As a marching...
RHYTHM - YOU CAN COUNT ON IT.
My life has given me an interesting opportunity to interact with a LOT of band kids from all over the place and in a variety of ways. As a marching...
"OKAY, SO WE'RE GOING TO START WITH A RUN-THROU...
As I've traveled around to work with different bands - be it to pop in for a day of consulting or working long-term and in-depth - I've had many directors...
"OKAY, SO WE'RE GOING TO START WITH A RUN-THROU...
As I've traveled around to work with different bands - be it to pop in for a day of consulting or working long-term and in-depth - I've had many directors...
ALTERNATIVE COPYRIGHT PROCESSES
One of the growing headaches we face in the marching arts is the cost of copyright clearances. The challenge is that we all recognize the composers and artists deserve the...
ALTERNATIVE COPYRIGHT PROCESSES
One of the growing headaches we face in the marching arts is the cost of copyright clearances. The challenge is that we all recognize the composers and artists deserve the...