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Selecting repertoire for your jazz groups is (of course) every bit as important as choosing material for your other concert...

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Selecting music for your ensemble is like shopping for yogurt in the dairy aisle at the grocery store. You’ll quickly...

In the instrumental world, there are clearly defined grading levels for band and orchestra music. However, these levels are not...

Strong posture is required for everybody, especially student performers in high school music arts programs. Strong posture enables a person...