Parting is such sweet sorrow. Perhaps this famous line from Shakespeare is the overarching sentiment in the Scotch-Irish folk song “The Parting Glass”. I have found this saying and feeling to be true when we are surrounded by those who make us better in different parts of our life. I am thankful for and count Bill Stowman as one of […]
I still enjoy watching college basketball. I am thankful for Al Campman instilling the love of basketball in me – the strategy, the fundamentals, the nuance, the constant shift from offense to defense. It is interesting to watch a team develop under the leadership of a coach. The coach puts five players on the floor that gives the team the […]
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!
If you have never attended, I would assure any band director (and their administration) that it is a worthwhile conference to attend.
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.
