Several years ago the Traverse City School Board was considering eliminating the sixth-grade beginning band program to balance the budget. Band director, John Campbell, waited until the end of the lengthy discussions before addressing the…
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Once the plant breaks the soil we need to tend to the seedling to ensure its growth. We must carefully fertilize, water, protect it from spring frosts and weed around the plant if we expect it to grow into the beautiful flower we need to…
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Musicians/artists/performers, those who live in the world of creative outreach, often live at-the-mercy of the critic's review. Concerts are evaluated by the response-of-the-audience; the outcome of the festival adjudication determines the…
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Preparing an Instrument Replacement Plan
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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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