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Composer Frank Ticheli's talents extend far beyond the music he writes; whether he's teaching composition at the University of Southern California, or guest-conducting on podiums across the country,
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In this interview with Gerald Klickstein for The Musician's Way Blog, he speaks about music making, artistic development, and various aspects of living the orchestral musician's life.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Karel Husa is an internationally known composer and conductor. Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in August 1921, Husa has been an American citizen since 1959. He completed his studies at the Prague…
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The biggest disappointment you can experience once you've ordered new uniforms is the dreaded news that they won't be finished by your big performance date. Avoid this disappointment by carefully planning your project. Planning not only…
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If I were to ask you why you are reading this article, your answer would most likely be some variation of; "I want to improve my program" or "To learn how to make my small group of students sound like the bigger bands in our area."…
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This discussion of relaxed, efficient, artistic brass playing will feature magazine and website quotes by Arnold Jacobs and the legendary Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass.
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There is a lot to do when taking a group of students on a trip. By hiring a tour guide to plan your travel you can focus on more important things. Your time and energy can go to parent meetings, fundraisers, and preparing your students.
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Teaming up is also a great idea for larger trips to Europe, China, or Australia, when it may be difficult to get your entire group to travel. If you are able to form a joint band, choir or perhaps a community group, it may turn your dream…
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