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.
The sum of a year of programming for bands should look back into our wonderful history of repertoire, celebrate under-programmed works and composers, and look forward to new works that bring out the best in our skills as conductors and the development of student musicians.
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!
When students are put in the best possible position for success and the honor band festival goes really well – the directors deserve a large part of the credit for the good work they do EVERY day!
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 […]
