Lists abound of pieces for the concert band and wind ensemble that are considered to be in the core repertoire for concert bands and wind ensembles. The composers who created these works are instantly recognized and often their most notable work leaps to the front of the mind. Outside that circle of select works are a pantheon of composers with […]
I often see posts in discussion groups and field questions from directors regarding repertoire selection. Too often, the advice I see posted is “Anything by __________” (insert composer name here). I understand the desire to have an easy solution but “play anything by Composer X” does not take into account individual situations, students, and the context of the school. I […]
Click here to check out Episode 18 of the Two Minute Clinic! Episode 18 focuses on Lyric/Expressive works for young band, with some rehearsal and repertoire suggestions for directors. I am excited to announce my first lyric work for band, “As Moonlight Falls” will be released by Wingert-Jones in Summer 2021.
Episode 16 of the Two Minute Clinic is now up. If you are a band director who teaches elementary, junior high or middle school, I would ask your assistance with a research project. I am examining recruitment and retention of band students in elementary and junior high/middle school settings in the age of COVID. The links to each survey is […]
For elementary band directors who are perhaps in need of a short work for a Veterans Day performance, I hope you might find Patriots on Parade to be useful. This adaptable flex band work for young band makes use of America: My Country ‘Tis of Thee as the main source material. Interspersed throughout are short two measure snippets from each […]
