Adjudication, Assessment, and Contest – Oh My!
The important aspect to remember regarding assessment/adjudication/contest is that for the clinicians and judges it is a small snapshot of the rehearsal pedagogy and process an ensemble is put through.
Essential Repertoire for JH/MS Bands
In October, a survey was launched that asked participation of band directors in teaching positions for junior high and middle school bands. Fifty directors from across the United States and Canada participated providing perspective and lending their expertise. It is a pleasure to announce the following directors who were selected as winners of a free concert duet book from Carl […]
Repertoire Selection Survey
If you are a band or orchestra director at any level, I would appreciate your input on this survey on aspects of repertoire selection. The survey should take 5-7 minutes to answer completely. Thanks in advance for your lending your experience and perspective. Link to Repertoire Selection Survey
Alleluia Fanfare
I am delighted to share a new work for High School and Collegiate groups “Alleluia Fanfare”. The Spanish melody known as “Madrid” is commonly found in church hymnals as “Come Christians Join To Sing”. While the origins of the melody are not known, the text to this hymn is attributed English minister Christian H. Bateman (1813-1889). The hymn tune is […]
Release “A New Sheriff in Town”?
Junior High and Middle School Band Directors are encouraged to check out “A New Sheriff in Town”, a brand new release in the composition store just in time for use at adjudication/assessment settings or at spring concerts. 12 Years after the release of “The Last Stagecoach Heist” (published by FJH Music), the beginning of the story is told in a […]
