Getting out of the Rehearsal “Rut-tine”
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.
Free Chamber Music Post #4
To my friends and colleagues in instrumental music, this is the fourth in a series of free chamber music pieces that I am making available. 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 […]
The Two Minute Clinic Episode 8: The Warm-up Extended.
So very grateful to Andrew Yozviak, Jason Worzbyt, and Tad Greig for joining me on an extended edition of the Two Minute Clinic. Our discussion focuses on the warm-up – how part of the routine shouldn’t be routine, how do we focus the sound of our ensemble, and how we need to link our warm-up into our rehearsals. Great conversation […]
The Two Minute Clinic Episode 5: Scales Matter
Episode 5 of the TMC is now up: Scales Matter!
Music Battleship!
To everybody who participated in the Mused Chat on Twitter on April 23, 2012, you can download the musical battleship grid by clicking this ridiculously long link.. Enjoy colleagues!
