At the beginning of the year, the band hall is ripe with potential! Beginners walk through our doors with wonder and excitement, maybe some nerves—only natural in the newness.
Explore Popular Marching and Pep Band Titles with the New Marching Band Category
We are excited to announce that searching for marching band titles in MakeMusic Cloud just got easier! You can now select Marching Band under Categories in the filters section of the Search app to quickly see all titles that are available for marching bands.
Classroom and Rehearsal Tips for Choral and Instrumental Programs
Having enjoyed more than thirty years in choral classrooms, I’ve had lots of experience with what works, and what doesn’t.
Mix It Up: Take a Fresh Look at Those Same Measures
Sometimes you reach a place in your ensemble rehearsal where woodshedding a few difficult measures is no longer fun – or effective.
How Band Directors Can Turn Less into More
Over the years I have taught in many different places and in many different types of situations, both at the high school and university levels.
Copyright and Your Marching Band
When planning a marching band show, one of the first decisions to make is whether to go with a stock arrangement, write a custom show, or hire someone to do so for you.
Searching for a Unicorn: Balance and Blend in Middle School Band
When I was describing the content of this article to a friend, she inadvertently suggested the title in her response; “Balance and blend for middle schoolers?
Tuning Technology, Listening, and the Ancient Secret to Intonation
In our previous intonation post we shared tips on building a strong foundation (with proper embouchure and air support), ideas on harmonic and melodic intonation, and ways to help kids remember how to tune.
Middle School Band Intonation: Balancing Technique and Student Engagement
Intonation is an annual struggle in the middle school band classroom, but taking time early in students’ development to teach the concept will pay dividends for the rest of their lives.
The Importance of Warm-up Time for Instrumental Teachers
We all know that doing warm ups is important as part of a daily routine for instrumental music teachers. Individual and group warm ups can serve multiple functions that include physical, mental, and technical preparation for rehearsal.