Season 2 Episode 2 of the Two Minute Clinic
A culture for listening: It’s never too early and never too late to start growing this essential musicianship skill in your band!
A Composer on Conducting: An overview
Conducting is but one aspect of successful teaching in instrumental music, and similar to discussion on rehearsal techniques or studio pedagogy, will only improve through sustained conversation and self-analysis of one’s own work.
Episode 18 of the Two Minute Clinic
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.
Why our band programs need chamber music now more than ever
What does the future of instrumental music education hold for the band world? As I have completed several virtual clinics the past few weeks, this question has never been more in the front of the minds of band directors. Until COVID-19, this question was being asked by those frustrated with recruitment, retention, scheduling, student effort, administrative support, and financial backing […]
Christmas Time Is Here
The recent Holiday concert which the students at Mercer presented was really well done, and as their teacher I am especially proud of their efforts over the past two months. There were some very traditional settings like “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “Winter Wonderland” (both older arrangements by Jerry Nowak), mixed in with some newer and interesting settings […]
