November 30, 2016
What do New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Thanksgiving Day in New York, and summer days at Disneyland all have in common? Parades! While millions of people around the country have the day off from work or school, thousands of band members are working harder than ever before. If asked, most marching band members admit that […]
November 2, 2016
You’ve been teaching Band for a while, and can’t seem to figure out why your saxophone students continually squeak when they articulate. Why is it so difficult for my saxophone students to play a “D” on Alto or a “G” on tenor cleanly? You also notice that your saxophone students play so loud and can’t […]
October 25, 2016
What do you if you’ve always found a sense of community in band but the new town you moved to doesn’t have one? You could wait for someone to discover your musical talents or you could start your own band. That’s exactly what Jason Morley-Nikfar did when he founded the Triangle Pride Band. Music & […]
October 19, 2016
If you’re part of your high school’s marching band, you already understand how important marching bands are at parades. Whether you travel down the street or across the country for a parade, parades are a quintessential way to celebrate holidays and traditions throughout the year. Regardless of the size or location, parades are an opportunity […]
August 26, 2016
If you- or your teenager- are hesitating about joining their high school marching band, don’t! Sure, the uniforms can be itchy and terrible and the practices can be strenuous, but most teens who join marching band don’t regret the decision. It’s that time of year when high school band “geeks” around the country take center […]
December 17, 2015
You get only one chance per year to recruit new band and orchestra members. For the next six to seven years your district’s ensembles will be a product of your efforts today. Each year, music teachers all around our nation have an opportunity to grow a powerful music program, and beginning band and orchestra students […]
