William P. Foster Awards of Excellence Winners Recognized During Midwest Clinic
The William P. Foster Awards of Excellence and Music Education Alliance recognized the 2022 award...
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Author: Music for All
Continue to Grow: From Guiding Principles of Conducting
By H. Robert Reynolds Throughout our lives as conductors we should be trying to gain greater...
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Southern Spirit
Read about the one-of-a-kind college band program at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.
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A Glimpse Into the Success of Southwest DeKalb High School
Read about the incredibly versatile band program at Southwest DeKalb High School from Decatur, Georgia which was featured in the 2002 film “Drumline.”
Read MoreAnd what have we learned?
Young musicians share about the profound emotional impact that music has had on them.
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Why Compete?
Deb Laferty Asbill addresses reservations some directors have about participating in Bands of America competitions and encourages the pursuit of positively life-changing experiences over the necessity of winning.
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What to do when a student just doesn’t seem to care?
Everyone feels “off” sometimes. In this article, Fran Kick shares his tips for handling situations in which students seem to be having an “off” day.
Read MoreBringing more emotion to music by visually inspiring your mind’s eye
Fran Kick encourages readers to engage visual learning in the music classroom.
Read MoreAre you better today than you were yesterday?
Fran Kick shares methods for making sure that students are getting better each day on their journey toward self improvement.
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What we believe when it comes to developing student leadership: What Do YOU Believe?
Fran Kick shares the beliefs of the Music for All Summer Symposium leadership program and encourages readers to identify and understand their own beliefs about leadership.
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Orchestra students find common passions at Music for All National Festival
Orchestra experiences at the Music for All National Festival provide endless opportunities for students to grow. Read about two Honor Orchestra participants’ experiences at the 2010 National Festival.
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A Unique Rehearsal Approach: Mt. Lebanon H.S. Percussion Ensemble, PA
Michael Boo writes on unique rehearsal techniques for percussion ensembles that have proven to be effective.
Read MoreThe Recruiting Connection
Robert W. Smith shares tips for cultivating a sustainable band program with emphasis on recruitment and feeder programs.
Read MoreGolden Moments with the Honor Orchestra of America
by Larry J. Livingston Sometimes in this adventure called life, one has a golden moment when time falls away and everything seems right in the world. I am blessed to have had many such moments, often involving family. The birth...
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The Design Pyramid: Orchestrating General Effect for a “small band”
Kevin Ford shares his detailed process for designing a production which he calls “the design pyramid.”
Read MoreFive Proven Methods for Smaller School Bands
Tim Allen shares his tips for small band success to help garner and maintain success.
Read MoreLearning to Love the Ensemble Experience
Perry Hollbrook shares tips for helping string players learn to enjoy playing in an ensemble as much as playing as a soloist.
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One-on-One with Larry Livingston
Dean Westman interviews Larry Livingston on his storied connection to music, his roots in Michigan, and his thoughts on the current state of music education.
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Thoughts on Competition and the Judging Process
Bands of America Chief Judge Gary Markham shares his thoughts on competition and why the “reaction to competitive results” is the most important aspect.
Read MoreThe Five Stages of Peak Performance
Performance coach Jon Skidmore discusses the psychological processes behind having a great performance.
Read MoreEarly Lessons In Leadership
Fran Kick shares how our early experiences with leadership can set our frame of reference for life.
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The Pursuit of Excellence: Using Competition as a Tool to Achieve Excellence
Dean Westman writes on the “journey towards excellence” as a perspective on competition.
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Brian & Scott Radock – Carrying on the family musical tradition
Read about a talented family of percussionists with Honor Ensemble participants who carried on the tradition of excellence at the Music for All National Festival in 2005.
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Remembering Frederick Fennell – Tribute
A reflection on the life and work of Dr. Frederick Fennell, “messiah to the wind band world”
Read MoreCreating Concerts
Gary Hill shares his thoughts on making concert band performances as impressive and engaging as marching band performances.
Read MoreFennell on Lincolnshire Posy
This excerpt from a session by Frederick Fennell at the 2004 Music for All Summer Symposium describes Fennell’s admiration for Percy Grainger and his fascination with Grainger’s work “Lincolnshire Posy.”
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Putting the Judging System to Work
Freddy Martin writes on how he chose to incorporate Bands of America adjudication sheets into the curriculum for his students.
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Having It All, Basic Principles Create Basic Success
This interview with three nationally-recognized band directors explains that maintaining a strong, successful marching band shouldn’t mean you have to sacrifice having a strong concert band.
Read MorePractice makes perfect
Mary Karen Clardy shares tips for efficient practicing intended to leave musicians feeling encouraged and motivated.
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Paving the Way
A young student at Julliard reflects on how the life lessons he garnered through participation in high school band prepared him for his college experience.
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