The best warm-ups do not happen by accident. They are part of a plan. Like anything that works, they require...
The best warm-ups do not happen by accident. They are part of a plan. Like anything that works, they require...
Last summer I found myself in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a brief period. With no agenda in mind, I set...
Daily in rehearsal rooms, we talk about tone, tuning, technique, rehearsal pacing, and musicianship. But behind every successful ensemble is...
Last summer I found myself in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a brief period. With no agenda in mind, I set out to walk the downtown area. Turning a corner I...
Daily in rehearsal rooms, we talk about tone, tuning, technique, rehearsal pacing, and musicianship. But behind every successful ensemble is something far less glamorous and far more powerful: systems. The...
As you reflect on the past year, I want to encourage you to look beyond the next twelve months and begin to develop a Long-Term Vision for your ensemble. Creating...
Marches are often programmed as openers, closers, or lighter repertoire. In the spring, bands across the nation participate in MPA and State Festivals which require a march as a "warm-up."...
The following article sample was reprinted from American String Teacher, vol 75, issue 1 with permission from ASTA and the author. As an orchestra conductor and string music educator, I have...











