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Find tips and helpful tools for becoming a better band or orchestra instrumentalist. Geared toward the beginner or advancing musician.

Many of the world’s most successful people participated in school music at some point in their lives. From astronauts and politicians to actresses and CEOs, lots of people learned valuable skills in music class. School music programs have had an impact on far more people than those who go on…

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Unity is difficult to find these days. Elections tear people apart and make it hard for anyone to agree with each other. I mean, people almost went to war arguing whether or not a sound byte said “Laurel” or “Yanny” last year. Not to mention that YouTube comment sections are…

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It’s imperative for young musicians and audience members to have proper concert etiquette. Ah, band and orchestra concerts. A culmination of hard work and steady practice. A beautiful movement of notes and harmonies from dozens of young musicians. A triumphant moment for band and orchestra directors and parents alike as…

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Whether you are renting a clarinet, saxophone or other reed instrument right now, thinking about it, or playing your 500th concert, understanding reeds will help you create the highest quality sounds and care well for your reeds. If you’re a parent whose child plays any type of reed instrument for…

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Summer is here, and regular routines are being replaced with recreation and relaxation. Between barbecues, pool days and sports leagues, summer instrument practice can fall by the wayside.   So we’ve rounded up a list of summer practice tips from a few our favorite sources. These five quick reads will…

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Not many people see band directors as educators with an especially difficult career. For most, we don’t blame them. How would the average person know?  But for others, like administrators, teachers and colleagues, it’s really a shame they don’t see it.  While we can probably all agree that that the…

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