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Private and Small Group Lessons in the School Band Program
Mike Lawson | January 26, 2015
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Private teachers can play an important role in the development of young musicians by providing instrument-specific instruction, modeling technique, and monitoring progress. However, it is sometimes challenging to engage qualified instructors due to cost or a lack of professional musicians in the area. Nonetheless, there are several ways directors can foster individualized instruction among their students. -
Sound Equipment For Studios and Concerts
Mike Lawson | January 26, 2015
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This exciting lesson plan in understanding and using sound equipment for your concerts and studio projects is excerpted from Music Tech 101 - A Group Study Course in Modern Music Production using Audio Technology, by Brian Laakso, a new curriculum for teaching music technology programs in high school, available January 2015 from Alfred Publishing, published in cooperation with TI:ME - The Technology Institute for Music Educators. -
Frank Ticheli’s List
Mike Lawson | January 26, 2015This installment of concert band repertoire reviews features music in a range of difficulty levels by Bob Margolis, Leonard Mark Lewis, Carl Strommen, Timothy Broege, Michael Story, and Mark Williams. “Frank Ticheli’s List” is a compilation of core repertoire for concert band selected by composer Frank Ticheli of USC. These pieces have been reviewed by Gregory Rudgers, Lawrence Stoffel, and John Darling.
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Julliard String Quartet Performs Quartets by Beethoven, Haydn, & Shulamit Ran
Mike Lawson | January 23, 2015Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 8 p.m. in Alice Tully Hall
Presented as Part of Juilliard’s Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Recital Series
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Yamaha Appoints Gerhart as Product Manager, Percussion Instruments
Mike Lawson | January 23, 2015Yamaha today announced the appointment of Dave Gerhart as product manager for the company’s Percussion Department, Band & Orchestral Division. He will report to Troy Wollwage, marketing manager, Percussion Instruments.
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SABIAN Performance Accessories Bags
Mike Lawson | January 20, 2015SABIAN Performance Accessories introduces a new line of bags that features the unique look of vintage bags, but with the durability and scratch resistance of premium vinyl. This new faux leather will be implemented on some of SABIAN’s most popular bags, including the Fast 22 and a new version of the Pro bag, the Pro […] Read More... -
KHS America Awards a Future Music Educator with $1K Scholarship
Mike Lawson | January 20, 2015San Antonio, TX – January, 2015 – Tabor Stamper; President of KHS America, awards Chauncey Kleveland with a $1,000 scholarship to help her pursue her dream of becoming a Music Educator.
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Yamaha Marching Snare Mounts Collection for Cymbals and Percussion Effects
Mike Lawson | January 19, 2015Yamaha will be introducing the MSA-900 accessory mount and the MSCH-900 cymbal mount at the 2015 NAMM Show. The mounts, designed to attach on the side of modern high-tension marching snare drums, offer stability. Rim mounts sometimes cause cowbells, woodblocks, and cymbals to sit at awkward angles and can damage the drum’s finish, but the […] Read More... -
Diamondback Laser-Engraved Sticks Now Available In Five Popular Models
Mike Lawson | January 19, 2015Diamondback Drumsticks are currently available in a choice of five popular models: 5A – 16” length and 0.575” diameter, 5A XL – 16.250” length and 0.575” diameter, 5B – 16.125” length and O.595” diameter, 5B XL – 16.375” length and 0.595” diameter, 2B – 16.125” length and 0.650” diameter. The drummer-designed sticks feature a laser-engraved […] Read More... -
Yamaha Xeno C Trumpets
Mike Lawson | January 19, 2015Yamaha will be introducing a redesigned lineup of Xeno C trumpets at the 2015 NAMM Show. The series includes the YTR-8445S, the YTR8445GS, the YTR-8445G, and the YTR-8445. The new bell design provides optimal resistance for a powerful tonal core and more accurate slotting in the upper register. A lighter valve casing and pistons result […] Read More... -
D’Addario Select Jazz Alto Saxophone Mouthpieces
Mike Lawson | January 19, 2015D’Addario’s Select Jazz mouthpieces are available in the three most popular facing models: 5, 6, and 7. Select Jazz Mouthpieces combine vintage design with modern production techniques, providing classic sound and response with even intonation across the entire range of the saxophone. Select Jazz Mouthpieces retail for $240. Read More... -
Ted Klum Mouthpieces
Mike Lawson | January 19, 2015Ted Klum Mouthpieces is announcing their new production line models with the introduction of their Classic and Contemporary Model Alto sax mouthpieces. The Classic Model Alto is made from top quality German ebonite and is available in the most popular tip opening sizes of 5, 6, 7 & 8. The Contemporary Model Alto is a […] Read More...
