If this concert was your last, what would you program?

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 […]

Looking forward with 2020 vision

I am eagerly looking forward to the months ahead with observing a great group of student teachers, teaching in the graduate program at Messiah, honor bands, clinics, concerts at Messiah College and taking time to connect with friends and colleagues in music education. The days are packed and long, but the years are flying by! I am delighted to be […]

New Music for 2019-2020

Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Band World, Summer is a great time to recharge and regroup, and I hope each of you has been able to do just that with family and friends. As school approaches and you begin to consider what your groups will study and perform this year, I wanted to take time and share with you […]

Repertoire Preparation

I am delighted to have an article in the June 2019 Issue of the Instrumentalist. Summer is a great time to start getting repertoire prepared for your groups. Hope this article provides all of you with some insight and points for consideration. Enjoy!

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