A Culture of Success Starts at the Beginning
Tye Ann Payne and Jason Harvey discuss what it means to be “successful” in Band, and how to work those goals into your beginning curriculum.
Making Music More Accessible for Disabled Students
Meet four disabled musicians who are passionate about making music more accessible for everyone.
Jarrett Lipman: One Day at a Time
Jarrett Lipman, Director of Bands at Claudia Taylor Johnson High School, talks about creating realistic goals and maintaining a positive outlook even when the challenges mount.
Ten Lessons I Have Learned as a Full Time Pageantry Designer
Wes Pendergrass shares his “top ten” life and design do's and don’ts living as a full time visual designer in the pageantry arts.
A Conversation with Shirley Dorritie About Her New Book
Shirley Dorritie discusses helpful concepts from her new book that we can all use in our work.
Rehearsal Techniques with Gary Smith: Balances & Blending
Gary Smith shares concepts on teaching correct balance and blend.
Michael Cesario: Bringing the Theater to the Field
Join Michael Cesario for a discussion of costumes, uniforms, and theatrics using examples from his work.
Concert Rehearsal Techniques: Rhythm & Ensemble
Gary Smith shares practical information about teaching rhythms, articulation, and phrasing.
Empowering Student Leaders in a Small School Setting
Band programs in small school settings have special challenges...and unique advantages. We share strategies to create value for your program plus work cooperatively with others in you school.
How To Be More Inclusive of Students with Disabilities
Ryan Hourigan, Julie Duty, and Caroline Hand discuss the reality of why we're often not including these students and share concrete ways to build awareness and be more inclusive.