Musical instruments or weapons of mass destruction?A common mistake made by non-percussionist music educators is the relegation of weaker percussion students to the bass drum and cymbal chairs. While it...
Practice software roundup #2: The Jazz Edition In my last article, we looked at three software packages used for performance training. These practice aids have advanced assessment options that “listen” to the...
Insights on Dealing with Braces When I was in the second grade, I had an accident that knocked out a top front tooth and chipped the corner of the tooth beside...
Organizing an Honor BandDr. Michael Buck conducts the NE Minnesota Band Directors Association 2014 9-10 Honor Band.Honor bands are a rewarding experience for students, clinicians, teachers, and families. They represent an...
World-class musicians and technology converge to support music educationWhat if it were possible to bring together the greatest classical musicians to perform and record the masterpieces of classical music? What...
