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.
Were the good old days that good?
Episode 7 of Season 3 gets at the question: Were the good old days that good? They may have been, but directors need to mindful of the inherent trap as they work with this year’s group!
Getting out of the Rehearsal “Rut-tine”
As directors are responsible for both individual and ensemble growth, developing an awareness for the signs of “rut-tines” and how to get out of them are vital for the band to mature and flourish.
