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First Performance National Day of Celebration
We can all remember the excitement of our first performance—dressing uniformly; being the center of attention yet within the security of a group setting; and especially hearing the rousing applause of an excited and supportive audience!…
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Habits of a Middle School Band Director
Beginning Band, Part One
Jeff Scott
Student Recruitment and Evaluation
How did you come to have the band you currently have? That is a question we sometimes overlook in the process of trying to build a band program, but it…
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THE KEY TO MOUTHPIECES: AN EXPLANATION OF MOUTHPIECE ANATOMY
THE KEY TO MOUTHPIECES: AN EXPLANATION OF MOUTHPIECE ANATOMY
Dansr/Vandoren
The mouthpiece is the motor of an instrument, which gives it its overall timbre and pitch. The quality of the mouthpiece is vital for it allows artists to…
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Cannonball Run by Gordon Goodwin
Cannonball Run by Gordon Goodwin
Cannonball Musical Instruments
Cannonball Musical Instruments commissioned Gordon Goodwin to write a fast, groovin' samba for five saxophones & rhythm section. To show their company is truly run by…
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Supporting Music Education: Helping Teachers Succeed
Supporting Music Education: Helping Teachers Succeed
Mentoring is a powerful approach to help new teachers be successful in their first years of teaching. The strength of the program lies in the support and assistance of the trained…
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Building A Better Percussion Section
Building A Better Percussion Section
© 2001 Majestic Percussion Reprinted with Permission
Dr. Stephen Crawford
Whether it is the orchestra, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble, opera/musical theatre orchestra, dance…
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Band Parent Interview ASU Band Day
Sam Pilafian interview with Diana Waites, Gilbert High School Band Parent, and Emmy Waites, Gilbert High School alumni and ASU Marching Band Colorguard member.
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