• 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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