Band conductors need to constantly look for music that is artistically interesting and of educational value. I have written about this in some detail in the past and would urge readers to consult previous issues of Tempo if interested. (For… Read More...
COVID19 #4 Online Learning Content
Cross Curricular Activities for Band
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A Director’s Thoughts On Conditioning And Marching FUN-Damentals by Mark D’Angelo.… Read More...
This is the second of our weekly series presenting suggestions for online learning, this time focused on improvisation.
Five MORE online learning opportunities
Improvisational Concepts
Online Learning Opportunities #2
Content for… Read More...
MIDNIGHT is my first publication for concert band in the Making Music Matter Series. Those who are familiar with my two band methods, Making Music Matter (Book 1), Beginning Band Method and Make Music Matter (Book 2) Read More...
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… Read More...
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,… Read More...
Here are ten solidly-scored arrangements in a jazz style. The ensemble sound is tight and full behind the vocalist. Wolpe skillfully uses plenty of contemporary-sounding fourth voicings between the top two instruments. Read More...
"Essential Jazz Instructional Materials"
John Kuzmich Jr.
Bobby Watson, Volume 119 - Jamey Aebersold - Jamey Aebersold Jazz - 2007 - $15.90 for booklet and CD. II. HS/College. III. Scalar-chordal. IV. Play-along with rhythm section. VI.… Read More...
Symphonic Fanfare makes an outstanding concert opening fanfare. It begins with a dramatic motive played by the first trumpet in octaves with the first trombone. This motive crescendos to a short tutti chord followed by a fermata. This… Read More...
