President’s Day (as it became known in after the 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act) was first established in 1885 to recognize the birthday of the first President of the United States, George Washington (History.com editors, 2010). While the bill was being considered by Congress, it was proposed that Washington’s Birthday be renamed President’s Day as a way to pay tribute […]
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.
Some comforting and insightful words on repertoire selection for young music educators from three experienced directors.
