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...
In military music, where every job is unique, Marine Band Harpist Staff Sgt. Taylor Fleshman has a truly rare position. “There are seven of us in the military,” Fleshman said.“By...
The following article sample was reprinted from American String Teacher, vol 74, issue 4 with permission from ASTA and the author. Occasionally, a new student will enter our classrooms and present...
It’s true: There’s a lot that goes into the planning process of each student trip. Every piece is an integral part of the puzzle that ultimately comes together to make...
When students step into new places, encounter new cultures, and connect with new people, especially through the universal language of music, the experience becomes transformative. These eye‑opening, life‑shaping moments stay...
