This article is an excerpt from the book "Teaching Music at the Secondary Level: a Pedagogical and Curricular Guide," by Dr. Steven Porter and Joel Smales, published by Phantom Publications...
This past year I was asked by MENC to respond to band director questions on the MENC Band Chat-Line. I found many directors were either looking for more money for...
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It's the first day of school for the 22-year-old music director, and it's also his first day on the job. This small town has but one high school and he...
When York High's band strikes up the school song in its new band hall, director and music department chair Ron Polancich hears more than just the music. He hears the...