Our nation has undergone vast changes during the past sixty years, and so too has the concert band music written during those years. The repertory from the mid-1950s to today reflects the social and political customs of each decade. As the… Read More...
The Art of Listening Teaching students to listen to each other, and more specifically WHAT to listen for while playing their instruments can be a challenging endeavor to teach to younger, less experienced students. Recording audio of your… Read More...
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To all my musician friends. I am sad to announce the passing of my dear brother in law James Valice. Jim lost his battle of colon cancer this week and we lost not only a great man but rock musician as well.
Growing up in Detroit, Jim… Read More...
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What does music look like as we move into 2021-2022? The Return to Music Project wants to make the lives of music educators easier moving forward as we advocate for our programs, plan for the upcoming school year, and try… Read More...
Developing a Learning Culture with your Ensemble---Spencer Hannibal-Smith
Developing a learning culture in your ensemble is essential for individual student musical and performance growth. Too often, ensembles just play and repeat music… Read More...
Preparing for Marching Band Over the Summer
Did your administration green light marching band in the fall? Are you struggling to plan for band camp and the season because your students have gone over a year without doing marching band?… Read More...
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Important Update – 2021 Auditions
Macy’s Great American Marching Band!
MUSIC FESTIVALS and TOURS partners with Macy's each year in producing this national honor band representing Macy’s in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The MGAMB… Read More...
Travel is back!
Visit the United Kingdom
Without a doubt, one of the top tourist destinations in the world is the United Kingdom with a history dating back thousands of years. Offering diverse experiences, the U.K. is rich in tradition… Read More...
