In January, a repertoire survey was launched on this website. In April, I shared the same questions from that survey with a group of ensemble directors at the PMEA Professional Development Conference. The data from each group in an of itself was interesting, but the comparison between the two groups yielded some unique findings as it applies to the evaluation […]
I am excited and honored to release Compatible Wind Ensembles Concert Duets with Carl Fischer Music. These 18 arrangements ranging in difficulty from easy to medium will work with any combination of wind instruments. Included in this book are works by Florence B. Price, Amy Beach, Charles Gounod, Ancieto Ortega, Louise Farrenc, Scott Joplin and others. So very grateful to […]
Indifference cannot overcome caring. Inadequacy is pushed aside with knowledge. Opposition is dismantled with diplomacy. Slow progress brings about patience in everyone that is involved – and it is still progress.
Episode 4 of Season 4 of the Two Minute Clinic is now up. Not all music advocacy has to be outward facing – give a listen!
A director who handles this situation with grace, respect, empathy, and understanding will last longer in the memory of a student than the music they played in the ensemble.
