Storybook Compositions

Composition is one of the best critical inquiry based learning strategies for music students, but can also be one of the most intimidating for both them and us. This workshop will offer practical suggestions for how to easily get your band students composing...

Jamie Bird: Keeping the Beat…Working!

A percussion section in any band or orchestra can, and will, add a level of excitement and rhythmic drive to any performance. But having an instrument that underperforms its fullest potential can be a major source of frustration for any performer or bandleader. We...