Dear Band Director Friends, I hope you are well and are enjoying a well-deserved summer break. As August is upon us, I would like to take a few minutes to share some works with you to consider for your ensembles to study and perform this year. In addition to four new works, there are older pieces that groups continue to […]
At the end of the day, I see persistence, creativity, and positivity in many band directors for the good of their programs. I hear encouragement, I see collaboration, and feel pride students are taking in their bands.
As directors are responsible for both individual and ensemble growth, developing an awareness for the signs of “rut-tines” and how to get out of them are vital for the band to mature and flourish.
As band programs move forward, it is obvious that the use of pull-out lessons will continue to be part of that process.
Episode 4 (Season 3) of the Two Minute Clinic is now live. Repertoire is important, but it is not the curriculum for our band programs. Tune in and let me know your thoughts!
