The Key to Making Your Band Sound Better Right Now!

The Key to Making Your Band Sound Better Right Now!

It’s that time of year.  Your first football game is behind you.  Your first contest is around the corner.  You can perform a good two thirds of your show without anyone running into each other.  Things are on track! There’s just one problem.  Now things...
Let your students take risks!

Let your students take risks!

I had the pleasure to chat with John Denis, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Texas State University.  He has a real passion for helping young teachers be successful, and as such, not only does he mentor some of the brightest young students entering the...
How to Master Stagger-Breathing Techniques in Marching Bands

How to Master Stagger-Breathing Techniques in Marching Bands

The simple truth is this: your band will not sound good if they don’t make a conscious effort to maintain a body full of air! In marching band, as directors, we must constantly monitor and be aware of this fact, and provide strategies for students to keep their bodies...