Rhythm
Rhythm is one of the most basic elements of any music. An ensemble with poor rhythm skills, we find difficulties not only on the stage...
Flute Tips: Three tips for improving tone and breathing
Guest post by Jennifer Rodriguez, Adjunct Instructor of Flute at Tarleton State University One of the most common questions I receive...
School Administrators: When Are You Going to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is?
For years, school boards, education associations, government officials and administrators, have been making the claim that changes in...
A Good and Faithful Servant
Last week, the Davis High School Marching Band took center stage in one of the most prestigious marching events in the U.S.: the Macy's...
There Is Redemption in Music
I recently read a Psalm (it was Psalm 42, if you were wondering) and noticed that it was attributed to "the Sons of Korah". So... Who was...
Grading is fun!!! Not really… It pretty much sucks…
Grading in the band room can be difficult. It is not easy to quantify what a band director teaches. Our instruction time is vastly...