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by John Philip Sousa Disc:  John Philip Sousa: Music for Wind Band Volume 20Recording: Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Wind OrchestraConductor: Keith Brion Publisher: Naxos 8.559850 This extensive series of Sousa just keeps going and going. Volume...

Things I say in rehearsal If you don’t give your best effort now, you will not be able to when you become a pro. Be professional today. Your instrument is just equipment. Music comes from the heart and the brain. Don’t expect your instrument to do something you are feeling and thinking. Every time you play, whether...

UNLV Wind Orchestra Non-Negotiables Be early, be prepared musically, be warmed up and tuned. Come to rehearsal open-minded and ready to learn in ways that you might not yet understand. Commit to your musical responsibilities at any/every moment in music rehearsals; know your musical role at all times. Know how your principal...

by Saint-Saens/Laurendeau Disc: Saint-Saens: Music for Wind EnsembleRecording: Band of the RAF CollegeConductor: Jun Markl Publisher: Naxos 8.574234 A fine selection of Camille Saint-Saens transcriptions adorn this excellent recording by the Band of the RAF College. Some transcriptions are familiar...

Introduction In music, there are many traditional ideas or concepts that have been taught and passed down through the years that are only “half-true”. This series of ideas, developed by H.E. Nutt, co-founder of VanderCook College of Music, seeks to make you think of improved ways of teaching the student. His concept...

by JoAnne Harris Disc: STRAVINSKY: Alone No MoreRecording: Hartwick Faculty Wind OctetConductor: Andrew Pease Publisher: MARK MASTERS 54684 - MCD Purchase The title of this outstanding recording was influenced by the Octet for Wind Instruments by Igor Stravinsky (1923/1952), especially the...

Introduction Embouchure pressure and mouthpiece placement are important aspects of playing the saxophone. Without the correct embouchure pressure and mouthpiece placement, a saxophonist’s tone, intonation, response, musical expressiveness and performance enjoyment will be severely hindered. In addition, it is extremely important to establish correct embouchure pressure and mouthpiece placement in the very beginning...

Introduction In music, there are many traditional ideas or concepts that have been taught and passed down through the years that are only “half-true”. This series of ideas, developed by H.E. Nutt, co-founder of VanderCook College of Music, seeks to make you think of improved ways of teaching the student. His...

by Walter S. Hartley Disc: CenotaphRecording: West Chester University Wind EnsembleConductor: Andrew Yozviak Publisher: MARK MASTERS 54678 - MCD Purchase The latest recording from the West Chester University Wind Ensemble continues to offer the listener some of the finest performances available....

by Joseph Willcox Jenkins Disc: American SymphonyRecording: University of Texas at El Paso Wind Symphony & Messiah College Wind Ensemble Conductor: Bradley J. Genevro Publisher: MARK Masters 55872- MCD Purchase An excellent performance of the hallmark Symphony No. 4 “West Point”...