Bandworld Magazine

A special award of The John Philip Sousa Foundation Katherine Van Lare is the Director of Bands at Centennial High School in Calgary, AB and Jazz Band Director at Holy Trinity Academy. Van Lare has earned a Bachelor of Music - University of Calgary , Teacher Certification University of Calgary and a Diploma in Fine Arts - Wind Band Conducting University of Calgary. Just a few of...

by Walter S. Hartley Album Title: EVOLUTIONS:MUSIC FOR TENOR SAXOPHONE AND WINDSRecording: Florida Gulf Coast University Wind OrchestraConductor: Dr. Timothy YontzSoloist: James Houlik, tenor saxophonePublisher: MARK 54344-MCD    Purchase James Houlik is widely known as a true master of the tenor saxophone and you will definitely appreciate the instrument’s versatility and richness in his performance. Concertino for Tenor Saxophone and Wind Ensemble...

I hope all will agree that we owe it to our art to constantly strive to improve our non-verbal communication.

“Traps” in the Daily Life of a Middle School Band Director You may be familiar with the adage, “He couldn’t see the forest for the trees.” If we were to reverse the wording of that expression, we have an accurate description of what happens to many middle school band directors. Middle school...

When you wake up in the morning, do you look forward to your day of teaching music with excitement and anticipation? Can you hardly wait to enter your music room, looking forward to expanding young minds and co-creating artistic beauty? Are you filled with gratitude for the opportunity to lift others up through the power of music? 

A special award of The John Philip Sousa Foundation Jeanne Christensen is the Director of Bands at Mira Mesa High School which has become the largest instrumental program in the San Diego Unified School District during her 25 years as director. She earned a B.A. in Music from the University of San Diegoand a M.S. in Education from the National University. A few of her many honors include...

Album Title: Christmas Trombones Recording:  Tennessee Tech Trombone Choir Conductor:  Dr. Joshua Hauser Publisher:  MARK 8083-MCD Purchase   There are several wonderful Christmas recordings in the MARK Records catalog featuring instrumental families. The majestic tenor and bass trombones provide true music glory on this recording. The arrangements on Christmas Trombones highlight the instrument’s incredible versatility whether in sonorous choruses or virtuosic displays. Of special interest are Craig Kaucher’s...

A special award of The John Philip Sousa Foundation Leslie Gilreath is the Director of Bands at Summerville High School in Summerville, SC., a postion he has held for 17 of his 23 year teaching career. Some of his most notable honors included Dorchester District Two Honor Teacher of the Year 2011, Summerville High School Teacher of the Year 2011, National Band Association Citation of Excellence 2007,...

Thanks to the band community the Library continues to grow. Vintage music in print is being donated. We continue to scan old music–we post both old and new editions each month. Friends of the library send missing pages, and volunteers create transposed parts for modern bands. It's this spirit of generosity that...

by Warren Benson Album Title: THE MUSIC OF WARREN BENSON, VOLUME 2 Recording: The United States Marine Band Conductor: various conductors Publisher: MARK Masters 54502-M Purchase Contents: Volume 2: Dawns Early Light Meditation on I Am for Peace Wings The Leaves are Falling Symphony II: Lost Songs The outstanding band/wind ensemble compositions of Warren Benson have rightfully gained worldwide acclaim in the repertoires of the finest music groups. This CD...