When it comes to writing music today, band and orchestra compositions are not the top choice for the majority of those who choose to endeavor in the art of composition.
Music departments across the nation have faced slashed funding for years despite proven studies showing the positive impact sustained involvement in instrumental music has on the strong relationship across middle and high school math proficiency.
Last summer, I had the pleasure of participating in the European University of Saxophone in Gap, France.
As the new school year begins you may be dreading all the anticipated challenges you will face; inadequate instruments, money for uniforms, getting the new kids up to speed, fear and worries over band competitions.
Think back to your K-12 years, and consider all of the math teachers you had – from who taught you the multiplication tables, to the teacher that led you through your first geometry proof.
Read More...I never thought I would do anything else but teach in a classroom, but events following the Recession of 2008 carved a path that changed my trajectory.
The first thing everyone wants to know is what exactly makes a rural high school “extreme."
Ideally, every band and orchestra teacher would like every child in their band and strings programs to own a quality “step-up” instrument, and the sooner, the better.
It reminded me of the movie Spartacus.
This essay discusses introduction of Terry Riley's "In C" to urban middle school students as a vehicle for collaborative music-making.
School bands and orchestras carry on a great heritage in the American public school system.
Hello Santa... it’s me again. I am back with my list of gifts for you to deliver this holiday season. Some are for those who have been naughty; most are for those who have been nice. Hurry up and pack the sleigh it’s almost time to go!
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