So many of us have great dreams for the next school year, but with the passing of each day we miss valuable opportunities to lay the groundwork for the fulfillment of those dreams. Now is the time to prepare for a more productive,…
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Tuning is essential to ensure harmony and produce a blend that's a delight to the ear. While you and your students may perform tuning often in a typical day, you may be unaware that you can also lose the tuning of your most valuable…
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During the past twenty-five years, jazz has fought for a permanent status in the music curriculum and for valid reasons. It is unfortunate that some administrators and music educators have worked not to encourage its devel­opment, but to…
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In a time where countless up-and-coming young jazz musicians are constantly critiqued for the lack of substance beyond technical prowess in their playing, Clark Terry, one of the most unique and personal voices in jazz, offers a refreshing…
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Too often we postpone success by spending more time hoping our career will attain world-class dimensions rather than taking action today to move the dream forward. Seemingly little distractions clamor for our attention and we neglect to…
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The number one positive benefit on my list is the parental involvement my program enjoys. Maybe it is a comment at our society; but since we started competing, parental support has increased. “This is our way of spending time and being…
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To be sure, there is nothing earth shaking here, but the order of the 5 Steps is the prime consideration. It makes no sense to worry about the breathing and phrasing, if there are still wrong notes within a phrase. Likewise it doesn’t pay…
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One of the most prolific composers for concert band, Karl King composed at least 291 works, including 185 marches, 22 overtures, 12 galops, 29 waltzes, and works in many other styles. Not only did he compose some of the most brilliant and…
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