Making the Most of your One Chance
Read about the lifelong impact of one teacher’s generosity on two middle school band students.
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Author: Music for All
Kickin’ It In with words and action!
Fran Kick writes on the important roles that both words AND actions play in leadership.
Read MoreHonor Band Blast Off
From BOA to Blast! stage: how the Honor Band of America shaped life-long connections By: Jonathon Almond An empty computer screen is pretty intimidating. When I was asked to write about my experiences with Bands of America, I...
Read MoreDeveloping the Self-Motivation to Kick It In….when you’re tired of the carrot and stick approach!
Fran Kick helps readers understand the meaning of “motivation,” the different kinds of motivation, and how to help students move away from a“what’s in it for me?” attitude.
Read MoreBody shop, motivating your color guard during the off-season
Larry Rebillot shares tips for encouraging year-round improvement and success for your color guard students.
Read MoreWhy Percussion Ensemble? How percussion ensemble can help develop your percussionists
Bill Galvin writes on the value percussion students can glean from participation in chamber ensembles.
Read MoreMusic Education in the 21st Century– Opportunity and Challenge
In this article from 2001, the late Dr. Sandy Feldstein writes on issues that are still relevant today – primarily, why and how to promote the value of music education in a world driven by “political issues.”
Read MoreThe Band Director as Leader, Part 2
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser shares some of his observations on what characteristics help band directors to be successful leaders.
Read MoreStraight Talk for the College Bound
Mark Camphouse offers advice for young college-bound musicians – those who wish to be music majors AND those who do not.
Read MoreDaily Sightreading Practice
Joseph Neisler explains the benefits of developing sightreading skills as a musician and offers tips and exercises to improve your sightreading abilities.
Read MoreThe Band Director as Leader – Part 1
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser writes on the changing demands of modern band directors and explains the difference between an approach that “demands excellence” and one that “desires excellence.”
Read MoreObserving Conductors in Rehearsal
Jeffrey Renshaw writes on observing rehearsals and studying field experts as essential parts of professional growth and development for conductors.
Read MoreThe Process…As Important as the End Result
Mark Lane shares how to deal with rejection and how to use it as a tool for continuous learning for your ensemble.
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