Toccata for Band: Another Look
Erickson proved an axiom that bears mention for all composers: Great music doesn’t have to be hard; Great music needs to be great.
Erickson proved an axiom that bears mention for all composers: Great music doesn’t have to be hard; Great music needs to be great.
Episode Three of the Two Minute Clinic is now up! Growing a culture of appreciation in our audience is an important step that we need to take as directors.
While our bands play many right notes, writing some additional notes will help our audience and communities appreciate the students, our ensembles, and the music even more.
I hope this list of over 30 pieces can serve as a resource for you in your repertoire selection.
Eight years ago Jim Martini and Rick Worley invited me to the Central York School District to work with their band program and conduct in their March concert. Never did I realize that my path would turn, and I would end up teaching in higher education at a school nearby and work with one of their colleagues – Jon Moyer. […]