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 […]
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 eagerly looking forward to the PMEA Annual In-Service Conference coming up on Thursday and Friday this week (April 10-12). There are plenty of great clinics and concerts over the three days and culminates in performances by the All-State students on Saturday. With the Poconos and the Kalahari Convention Center as the backdrop, it will be a wonderful stage […]
In October, a survey was launched that asked participation of band directors in teaching positions for junior high and middle school bands. Fifty directors from across the United States and Canada participated providing perspective and lending their expertise. It is a pleasure to announce the following directors who were selected as winners of a free concert duet book from Carl […]
Junior High and Middle School Band Directors are encouraged to check out “A New Sheriff in Town”, a brand new release in the composition store just in time for use at adjudication/assessment settings or at spring concerts. 12 Years after the release of “The Last Stagecoach Heist” (published by FJH Music), the beginning of the story is told in a […]
