Bandworld Magazine

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”...

Introduction Forming a correct embouchure is one of the most important aspects of playing the saxophone. Without a correct embouchure, a saxophonist’s tone, intonation, response, musical expressiveness and performance enjoyment will be severely hindered. In addition, it is extremely important to establish a correct embouchure in the very beginning stages of development since...

by Jan Van der Roost Disc: HarmoniaRecording: Mansfield University Concert Wind EnsembleConductor: Adam F. Brennan Publisher: Publisher: MARK  55627-MCD Purchase The Mansfield University Concert Wind Ensemble has become a welcome addition to the MARK catalog with their...

Organist, trombonist, and composer Gustav Holst was one of Britain’s most celebrated musicians.  In addition to his famous pieces for band (the two suites and Hammersmith: Prelude and Scherzo, Op. 52) he also composed operas, ballets, symphonies, songs, and chamber music.  He is especially well-known as the composer of the “astrological” orchestral suite The Planets (1916).  The...

Introduction A properly functioning saxophone reed is essential for a successful performance. In addition, possessing several good reeds can boost confidence and motivate saxophonists to perform at their highest level. Likewise, not having an assortment of playable reeds can cause performers much anxiety, a loss of...

Download the full score. Download score and all instrument books. ABOUT THESE BOOKS Why I Chose This Project: Before creating these books, I was dissatisfied with the quality of my 6th grade band’s warm ups. I would piece together rote exercises, technique exercises from our method book, and chorales from a different book. I also ended up writing out long tone and lip...

A special award of The John Philip SousaFoundation Palmer earned his Bachelor’s of Music Education from Furman University. He added a Master’s of Music education from Louisiana State and topped that with an education Specialist degree from the University of Georgia. Palmer was elected to Phi Beta Mu in 2008. He has earned 6 Citations of Excellence from...