I am delighted to share five new pieces available for Concert Band for the coming year. I invite you to take a few minutes to consider how these pieces might be beneficial for your ensembles to study and perform in the months ahead. It was a joy working on these pieces as it completed a journey for two of my […]
Directors turn the calendar to January, new repertoire is shared, and a slew of dates for performances appear on the schedule for band programs everywhere. As February and March approach, many band programs move towards local and state assessment/adjudication/contest opportunities. While the prepared repertoire presents challenges from rehearsal to rehearsal over a number of weeks, one component found in many […]
Each year my family vacations at the beach. It is a peaceful time to recharge, refresh, laugh, and share precious time together. I am constantly amazed by the life of the ocean and the stunning scenes that I find in the beauty of nature. Abalone Sunset is small glimpse of my perception. While a full band setting is in production, […]
How do we get students to unlock other keys? A simple rehearsal strategy is shared here as part of Episode 6 of The Two Minute Clinic.
