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The DePaul University Wind Ensemble Recording Project Donald DeRoche In 1992 John Bruce Yeh, a member of the DePaul faculty and clarinetist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, asked if I would be interested in making a recording of…
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A Fine and Private Place Douglas Bianchi I distinctly remember during my rookie season being somewhat disconcerted to find that the first flutist in the top band, an excellent player by anyone's standard, never used a music stand when…
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There are two new faces in the band department at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Director of Bands and Professor of Conducting Michael Haithcock, who conducts the Symphony Band and Associate Director of Bands and Assistant…
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There are many tour operators that offer student travel, but you don’t always get the experience you expect. Use the following band director information to help make an informed decision
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Long-time Michigan resident Jeff Cutter brings his decades of experience in instrumental music programs to educators throughout the country as current national president of the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA). He is also…
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An Interview with Composer Christopher Tucker You didn't have a "conventional" childhood. Can you talk about your musical upbringing? My musical upbringing was much like many kids: it started off with piano lessons. I began my music…
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A Conversation with Composer Rick DeJonge Interview by Banddirector.com Rick DeJonge is an accomplished composer who has been writing music for orchestra and wind ensemble for more than 20 years. Based in Austin, Rick is one of the most…
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