This year I am launching a new series on YouTube to share some thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on instrumental music education called The Two Minute Clinic. I hope that these short videos spark some discussion, ideas, and creativity in band directors at all levels. If you have some thoughts for future episodes that you would like to see discussed, please […]
I am eagerly looking forward to the months ahead with observing a great group of student teachers, teaching in the graduate program at Messiah, honor bands, clinics, concerts at Messiah College and taking time to connect with friends and colleagues in music education. The days are packed and long, but the years are flying by! I am delighted to be […]
While much of this space is devoted to music education, advocacy, thoughts on instrumental music, and sharing new works that I have completed, I ask for your patience here. Those who know me well know my love of all things Star Wars. But after the closing of the Skywalker saga, I have to get a few things off my mind. […]
I am very appreciative of Nick Barthen and the Music Department Staff in the Moon Area School District for inviting me to present this past Thursday evening (11/14) on “So You Want to Be A Music Major”. I received five phone calls in the days before the event from people interested in hearing what I had to say, but could […]
