By Lisa Canning As music educators, we know the transformative power of music education. It enriches the lives of our students and strengthens our communities in profound ways. To help...
When rehearsing, some eager students may excitedly push the tempo faster than marked. Nimble fingers and quick bowing can be flashy but are not always appropriate. Composers are usually intentional...
By Kim Bruguier Recruiting students into beginning band is one of the most important, and often most challenging, responsibilities of a secondary band director. The success of a band program...
By Tracy Heavner Introduction Before traveling to perform at a concert venue, there are steps all performers should take to prepare themselves for a performance. These steps include practice strategies...
By Patrick McGuire From ChorTeach with permission from ACDA What goes into making a “good” warm up? What are some tried-and-true exercises to help our groups get better? I asked...
