Novelty Pieces – The Art of Theatrical Humor
Over the course of my composing career, I have found a fulfilling niche in creating novelty works, especially [...]
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6 Quotes that Shaped My 36 Years in the Band Room
Over the years, many quotes have caused me to stop and reflect. But the ones that hit [...]
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Conducted by Bias: The Invisible Hand in Repertoire Selection
Unlike other school subjects, instrumental music is unique in that concepts and skills are taught through material [...]
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Dear First Year Music Teacher
Dear First-Year Music Teacher, Welcome to the profession! You’ve made it this far, and it's clear that [...]
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New Strategies to Electrify Your Music Classroom
Q: What do award ribbons, slogan contests, disco balls, and nursing homes have in common? A: They [...]
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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING QUALITY IN MUSIC
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING QUALITY IN MUSIC During my years in the music classroom, my teaching was significantly [...]
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The MUSIC Behind the Music: A Guide to Repertoire Selection
The MUSIC Behind the Music: A Guide to Repertoire Selection Many considerations come into play when selecting [...]
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TAKING ATTENDANCE, THE MUSICAL WAY
During my years in the classroom, I strived to teach responsible musicianship through all interactions with my [...]
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Comprehensive Musicianship – Creating a Classroom for All
COMPREHENSIVE MUSICIANSHIP – CREATING A CLASSROOM FOR ALL The BIG Question: In our effort to rehearse, do [...]
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The Importance of Professional Recordings
I began my teaching career in the 1980s when cassette tapes gave way to CDs. Immediately, I [...]
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Timothy Loest
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