The purpose of these reference books is to provide instrumental music teachers, educators, practitioners, students, and professionals with quick and easy-to-use pedagogical resources for woodwind and brass instruments commonly used in…
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Loaded with new sidebar profiles from entrepreneurial musicians, artist managers, and concert presenters, the new edition balances warmth and candor with straightforward advice on developing and sustaining a meaningful life in music. Beyond…
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David Zerkel is Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Georgia, leading an active career as both a performer and educator. Previously, he taught in a similar position at Illinois State University. His students have…
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Now, 27 years later, the Second Time Arounders band has grown to include 500 marchers, majorettes, rifles, flag twirlers, and dancers. Members, ranging in age from 18 to 84, travel to St. Petersburg to perform with the band. Among them are…
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Currently, I direct three high school concert bands and a jazz ensemble. Along with the bands, I teach basic piano and music theory. My other responsibilities include Department Chairperson, K-12 Performing Arts Curriculum Chairperson,…
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Composer David Maslanka was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1943. He earned his music education degree from Oberlin, where he studied composition with Joseph Wood. During his junior year abroad, he attended the Mozarteum in Salzburg,…
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