We can all agree that music directors who run highly effective programs may possess specific traits that contribute to their […]
Power Up! The Foundations of Music Literacy, Part 1
Alicia DeSoto & Chris Meredith are currently band directors at Lewisville High School in Lewisville ISD, TX. Literacy: the ability […]
SmartMusic’s Unrivaled Repertoire Library
As an ensemble director, your literature selections define your success. No matter your repertoire choices, you want a practice app […]
Finding Ways to Help Every Student
During my last year of teaching I decided to take on directing the fifth- and sixth-grade after-school jazz band on […]
Middle School Band Intonation: Balancing Technique and Student Engagement
Intonation is an annual struggle in the middle school band classroom, but taking time early in students’ development to teach […]
National Core Arts Standards: Meeting “Creating” Requirements in Rehearsal
I have always felt that introducing students to composition can dramatically improve their ensemble experience. NAfME agrees. The following is […]
Tips to Help Your Students Transcribe Music
I frequently tell my students that I have learned more about music by transcribing it than any book could ever […]
The Dallas Brass: Helping Students Switch to Tuba
Change happens. Students move, graduate, or are abducted by aliens. Whatever the reason, at some point you’re going to need […]