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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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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 © 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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JUPITER SAX GIG STRAP PROVIDES ULTIMATE COMFORT Mt Juliet, TN - January, 2018 | Accessories | Straps KHS America announces the release of the new Jupiter Sax Gig Strap JCM-SXNS01.  This over-the-shoulders strap is constructed of…
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Ready for takeoff! Getting your trip off the ground You’re ready to get your performance tour off the ground and into orbit, but you want to make sure your mission is a great one. So do we! In this guide, we’ll identify the most…
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BEING TRUE TO THE INTENTIONS OF THE COMPOSER What does it mean to be "true" to the intentions of the composer? Is it enough to simply follow the tempo, the dynamic markings, and the stylistic directions? Does doing so yield an inspired,…
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XO BRASS WELCOMES PRESIDIO BRASS TO THE KHS AMERICA FAMILY KHS America is proud to welcome one of today’s top touring professional brass quintets, Presidio Brass, as the newest member of the KHS America Academic Alliance performing…
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