I have been an over the ear headphone user for many years, so I was skeptical about what would be possible in an earphone for realizing the accuracy of sounds I listen for when using headgear rather than speakers. I guess the proof was in… Read More...
When cleaning arcs or curvilinear sets, it is important to remember from high school geometry that arcs are parts of circles (or in some instances within curvilinear forms, parts of ovals or ellipses). Read More...
Mario Guarneri, trumpet faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Richard Roper, trumpet faculty at UC Santa Cruz discuss the BERP (Buzz Extension Resistance Piece) and BAT (Breath Awareness Tool). Read More...
A truly great band is a combination of many factors, including the skill and attitude of the band members and the quality and condition of their instruments. Perhaps most important, however, is the personality and musicianship of the… Read More...
Jewel Concert mouthpieces are very reed friendly and easy to blow. Embouchures hold in position longer with less fatigue. Students will notice more stability in upper register playing and pitch without overblowing. Read More...
A process that is intended by design, to be the fairest and best way for any organization to determine which candidate is the best of the best. Arguably, it is the most important process that separates those that have jobs from those that… Read More...
Rhythm is the primary musical element found in all music from all historical periods. It is also the most problematic. Why then is rhythm so often neglected as a daily component of band and orchestra rehearsals? Totally neglected? Of course… Read More...
You've no doubt heard about or even experienced feelings of anxiety before or during performances. This anxiety, stage fright, or performance anxiety as it is commonly referred to, is a negative form of performance arousal and can affect… Read More...
Most all great melodies are singable and are connected through a line that comfortably follows a contour and shape that is organic to the untrained voice. If you are not a singer, force yourself to imagine someone else singing it. Even… Read More...
Local and regional educators, who can share real-life lessons they have learned in the band room, school, and community. Any educator is welcome to submit their experiences on the website so that other teachers may benefit from other… Read More...
Whether you are a new teacher, veteran teacher in a new school or someone trying to build and maintain a school instrumental music program, there are two challenges you will face. Those two challenges are recruiting students and retaining… Read More...
Focus On Music also brings you the ability to schedule Breathing Gym authors, Sam Pilafian and Patrick Sheridan, to present Breathing Gym clinics for you, your school, your ensembles, your music staff, future music educators, conventions,… Read More...
As we forge through the winter months, our attention is turning toward upcoming spring festivals and contests. It is very easy to overlook some obvious tasks that can make the festival go smoothly. With so much energy being put into the… Read More...
