Novelty Pieces – The Art of Theatrical Humor
Over the course of my composing career, I have found [...]
6 Quotes that Shaped My 36 Years in the Band Room
Over the years, many quotes have caused me to [...]
Conducted by Bias: The Invisible Hand in Repertoire Selection
Unlike other school subjects, instrumental music is unique in [...]
Dear First Year Music Teacher
Dear First-Year Music Teacher, Welcome to the profession! You’ve [...]
The value of teaching students part marking
Over many years I’ve heard dozens of music educators [...]
Teaching music reading by exploring prior knowledge
As a long time music educator one of the [...]
Developing Inner Pulse and Counting Skills
Over many years as a music educator two of [...]
New Strategies to Electrify Your Music Classroom
Q: What do award ribbons, slogan contests, disco balls, [...]
Top 10 Reasons to Flex
10. You have gaps in your instrumentation. 9. The [...]
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING QUALITY IN MUSIC
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING QUALITY IN MUSIC During my years [...]
