Bandworld Magazine

A special award of The John Philip Sousa Foundation Zack Williamson has been the Band Director at Roane County High School for the last thirty-two years. He started his teaching at Lewis County High School, stayed there for a year, then moved to Greenback High School, doubled his time there. Then he found Roane County and has found home. Williamson earned a BS...

Introduction Vibrato is a technique used by most advanced musicians to add expression to the music, improve intonation and allow notes to have a singing quality. When examining the use of vibrato in both classical and jazz styles, performers will discover that there are major...

by Claude T. Smith Disc: SMITH CONDUCTS SMITH-FESTIVAL FAVORITES   THE MUSIC OF CLAUDE T. SMITH  VOLUME 2. Recording: University of Kansas Symphonic Band & Southwestern State University Wind Symphony Conductor: Robert E. Foster & Dr. James W. Jurrens Publisher: MARK Vintage...

A special award of The John Philip Sousa Foundation Craig Bryant has ben the Director of Instrumental Music at Albany High School in California since 2007. Before that he served as the Director of Bands at Cunha Intermediate School in Half Moon Bay, CA. His BM in Trombone Performance is from Indiana University; his Masters of Music Education  is from Boston University. When...

by John Philip Sousa Disc: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA  MUSIC FOR WIND BAND VOLUME 21 Recording: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Wind Orchestra  Conductor: Keith Brion Soloists: Rita Schindler - Harp; Caroline Simpkins - Bassoon Publisher: NAXOS 8.559863  Purchase

by Claude T. Smith Disc: SMITH CONDUCTS SMITH: THE MUSIC OF CLAUDE T. SMITH VOLUME 3: THE SACRED BAND Recording: Recording: University of Kansas Symphonic Band & Southwestern State University Wind Symphony Conductors: Robert E. Foster & Dr. James W. Jurrens Publisher:...

Crown Imperial by Sir William Walton (1902-1983) View Music Excerpt Although he studied composition at Oxford, William Walton enjoyed a great deal of freedom from the stylistic leanings of his teachers and considered himself a self-taught composer. His output was not large; it includes two symphonies, three...

Making a Permanent Cover for the Lower Teeth Introduction Saxophonists who have a rigorous practice schedule sometimes complain of a sore or sensitive lower lip even though embouchure, breath support and other factors regarding performance are being performed correctly. This condition can be very frustrating and also impede progress. To...

by Claude T. Smith Disc: SMITH CONDUCTS SMITH: THE MUSIC OF CLAUDE T. SMITH VOLUME 4: MASTERWORKS  Recording: Recording: University of Kansas Symphonic Band & Southwestern State University Wind Symphony Conductors: Robert E. Foster & Dr. James W. Jurrens Publisher: MARK Vintage...

by Claude T. Smith Disc: The Music of Claude T. Smith  Volume 1- The Hallmark Compositions Recording: Tennessee Technical University Symphonic Wind Ensemble  Conductor: Dan Hears Recording Conductor: Claude T. Smith Publisher: Mark Vintage Series (reissue) MARK 55991 -...