Delighted to be joined by Len Lavelle, Paul Leskowicz, and Bob Matchett to discuss teaching band, the future of instrumental music education, and music to give people hope in this Episode of the Two Minute Clinic. The great conversation spilled out well past two minutes, but it was too good not to sure from three great musicians, educators and leaders!
As part of the Two Minute Clinic, I took some time to discuss my work Moravian Dance (available from the FJH Music Company).
I am pleased to share that Resilience, a commissioned work for the Liberty High School Band (OH), will be available from Carl Fischer in 2021. My thanks to their director Michael Summers for this offer to write for his students and the Liberty High School Band Boosters for their support of the project. Additional thanks to the incomparable Ben Blasko […]
So many band directors had their rehearsal cycle towards final concerts with their students interrupted by the COVID-19 crisis. It got me thinking about what happens when the music resumes in rehearsal rooms across the country, and the first concert is held. If everything was in order and you could program your ideal concert, what pieces would you select? Please […]
As far as core repertoire goes, most directors would agree that First Suite in Eb and Second Suite in F by Holst, Lincolnshire Posy by Grainger, and Folk Song Suite by Vaughan Williams make the list. Beyond that, the debate to me does get interesting. Everyone has their personal favorite among the significant pieces for the wind ensemble and concert […]
