Bandworld Magazine

This Novos Radio/TV program features composer Alfred Reed from a 2005 interview.

So… you want to play the drums? Chapter One:  Anatomy of a Drum Set  Anatomy of a Drum Set Parts of a Drum Cymbals Putting it All Together Chapter Two: Hands Pick a Stick Get a Grip Brush Technique Chapter Three: Feet Anatomy of the Pedal Heels Up or Heels Down? Foot Builder Exercises Chapter Four: Let’s Play! Practice Tips I have to read how many notes at once? Coordination Exercises Choose Your Own Drum Set Adventure Ready...

Click Photo for Full PDF Introduction Welcome to “A Trombone Experience.” This method book and DVD are designed for use in school music programs, group lessons, and private lessons as a guide to good playing habits and proper playing techniques. This is not intended to replace the need for a fine band director or private lesson teacher. In fact, it is designed...

Dear Director, Iʼm thrilled for you to receive a copy of this book to become a part of your resources library! If you are not an oboe player but wish to start oboe students for your ensemble, this book is designed with you in mind. After reading this book, you will have sound advice on how to start beginning oboist...

Have you ever needed a percussion specific warm up to use with your bands?  Try this on for size. This is an American Band College project inspired by Matt Savage and Alan Keown. Click on the photo for a full PDF with free warm up exercises for wind and percussion instruments.  A special thanks to ABC students; Ann Dorgan,...

Historically, the band/wind medium has served more duality of purpose than perhaps any other means of music-making. We herald kings and football games (not to be confused with each other) and are capable of, and often held responsible for, the openings of freeways, shopping centers, and the inauguration of presidents of all kinds. In other words, we are exceedingly...

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Year of Graduation • 2000 Current Position • Band, Choir and Technology teacher at Murray Middle School Time in current position • Since the fall (filling the void left by a veteran teacher). I will retire soon. Name some accomplishments or awards since graduation CTAP Level 3 Techmentor is similar to a music Masters I guess. I am proud of my tune I just put online (iTunes, Spotify,...

A special award of The John Philip Sousa Foundation Jonathan Grantham is the Director of Bands at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California, a position he has held for the last 15 years. Grantham earned his BME from Central Michigan University and went on to earn an MM in Conducting from the American Band College. Grantham began his career in Michigan as the...

MOM AND DAD ARE STILL THE MOST IMPORTANT AUDIENCE! Ask any young musicians who they want to have heard them play, sing, march, etc., and they will tell you, "My parents." Although we are living in a day and age where the family unit is struggling against divorce, economic strains, change in social standards, and a heavy emphasis on the...