Beth Peterson on Wind Patterns – Quick Tip
This week’s Quick Tip is brought to you by Beth Peterson, Conductor for the Concert Band Division of the Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha.
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Jordan Lalama on Visual for Your Marching Band Student – Quick Tip
This week’s Quick Tip is brought to you by Jordan Lalama faculty for the Marching Band Division of the Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha.
Read MoreEd Roush on Complex Rhythms – Quick Tip
This week’s Quick Tip is brought to you by Ed Roush, faculty for the Music for All the Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha.
Read MoreShow Planning for Small Marching Bands, John Howell and Glenn Fugett
John Howell and Glenn Fugett discuss techniques for planing a show with a small marching band. From a Directors Academy Session at the 2012 Music for All Summer Symposium in Muncie Indiana.
Read More“You Be The Judge” – John Phillips
From 2017 Summer Symposium Directors’ Academy – John Phillips presents “You Be The Judge” John walks attendees through exercises and lessons to familiarize them with the adjudication process.
Read MoreMichael Turner: The Body as Orchestra
From 2019 Summer Symposium – Michael Gray and Michael Turner present “The Body as Orchestra” Exploration and great fun – playing with improvisation for the theatre and field
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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 MoreThree Powerful Tips that Will Take your Band’s Performance to the Next Level
Wendy Higdon shares “robust strategies to empower students” that will help your band sound its best.
Read MoreThe Kids Played Great! But Now What?
John Phillips writes on what to do with your ensemble AFTER the performance to facilitate continued learning.
Read MoreEffective Band Director Techniques for Teaching in Title I Schools
Gabe Arnold shares how he applied what he learned as an inner city high school student and, later, member of the Marine Corps to his teaching experience in a Title I school setting.
Read MoreIf Your First Chair Players Can’t Play In Tune, Then Your Band Will Never Play In Tune
Richard Floyd discusses the importance of playing in tune beyond your own section.
Read MoreThe Role of the Concert Band in the Total Band Program
Gary Markham writes on the importance of a strong concert band as the foundation for a strong, well-rounded band program.
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3 Skills Your Student Leaders Need Right Now
Jeff Young identifies some of the most common needs of high school marching band directors and shares how those needs can be addressed at the Music for All Summer Symposium.
Read MoreNurture Your Section Leaders for Measurable Gains: Why every band should send students to the MFA Summer Symposium Marching band Division
Jeff Young writes on the benefits of sending your student leaders to the Music for All Summer Symposium – what they’ll learn, who will teach them, and more.
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