Band Director Media Group

Young Concert Band Soloists

BandDirector.com May 13, 2017 0

Most of us have been to a middle school band concert where the band excelled but the soloists didn’t. If the band is playing well overall, a few brief solos should not leave the audience wincing.
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Concert Band

The Three C’s: Continuity, Contrast, Climax

BandDirector.com May 12, 2017 0

The word "musicianship" is used to describe a personal reaction to an experience of hearing music played or sung. Comments like "He plays with such feeling," "She has such great style," and "I could just hear the words when he played the…
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Concert Band

The Beginner’s First Band Concert: Sweet Sounds of Autumn or Musical Mayhem?

BandDirector.com May 12, 2017 0

Does the thought of a beginning band concert conjure up aural images of colliding asteroids or a visit to the sound effects studio for Jurassic Park? Do you find yourself mourning the loss, the perceived besmirching, or possibly the…
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Teaching/Technology

Musical Chairs

BandDirector.com May 12, 2017

To presume that one seating arrangement is ideal for the presentation of every piece is like believing that all the art in an art gallery looks just as good under the same lighting. Like visual art, music consists of a variety of colors,…
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Concert Band

Rehearsal Techniques

BandDirector.com May 11, 2017 0

Practical Ideas for Developing a Warmer Sound in Young Bands

BandDirector.com May 10, 2017 0

When you listen to your performance recordings, do you hear a band that plays accurately but with an ensemble tone you don't like? Do adjudicators' comments indicate that your band sound could use some improvement? Perhaps you need to work…
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Concert Band

Nebraska Music Association

BandDirector.com May 10, 2017 0

Timing is Everything When Standing in the Marching Hotspot

BandDirector.com May 10, 2017 0

There are several methods of fixing timing issues with your marching ensemble. One method is to stand on the front sideline, directly behind the pit. Now, you are in the ultimate "hot spot". From this position, you can watch the drum major…
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Drill Design

Sharpen the Ax

BandDirector.com May 10, 2017 0

Whether you're a first year teacher or a veteran band instructor, you will probably agree that one of the greatest challenges you face is achieving a workable balance between all you would like to do and that which you are reasonably able…
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Drill Design

Preparing the Marching Show Visual Design

BandDirector.com May 10, 2017 0

Before sitting down to design a visual package for a particular ensemble, I like to review video of its previous three years of performances. From these I can gain a wealth of information including performance and design techniques with…
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