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We have all experienced it, marching band in late October and November when all the drill is on the field, music is memorized, visuals have been added, and the intense focus from learning the show is beginning to dwindle. The…
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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…
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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…
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Exclusively on BandDirector.com To order visit the Manhattan Beach Music Ordering Site Download icon below for a FREE PDF of the score and a sample part
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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…
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Read More > 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…
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