Bandworld Magazine

The following article appeared in Vol. 4 #2 of Bandworld Magazine (Nov-Dec 1988). Quincy wrote the wonderful Grade 1 Chorale for band to accompany this first in a multi-part series of articles. Later, the Chorale which can be found on the following pages plus a Grade 2 chorale became part of our Warmups That Work book. (See below to...

Score and parts by Bertold HummelArticle by Max McKee In 1989, German composer, Bertold Hummel, was returning to the U.S. to appear as a guest conductor/composer at Western International Band Clinic. (His Oregon Sinfonie had been premiered by Southern Oregon State College in 1978 at a CBDNA convention in Monmouth, Oregon.) As a gift to the WIBC Honor Band, he wrote a...

From Russ Howland's "20 Quartets for Christmas," the set includes mix 'n match parts for saxophone quartet, clarinet quartet and brass quartet. Order the complete set of 20 different Christmas carols including a vocal/conductor score from WIBC Publishing. Download parts

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From Russ Howland's "20 Quartets for Christmas," the set includes mix 'n match parts for saxophone quartet, clarinet quartet and brass quartet. Order the complete set of 20 different Christmas carols including a vocal/conductor score from WIBC Publishing. Download parts

There are as many or more students that play the saxophone than play any of the other woodwind instruments. The success of jazz festivals, the prominence and leadership of fine soloists and the added strength to the marching band have made the saxophone attractive to many students. The teacher/director's responsibility is to provide good guidance. Assembly Mouthpiece and ligature ...

A rehearsal is no place for long-winded lectures. Keep comments concise. If you can "say it" in a non-verbal way, do it. Compliments and complaints can be made with the twist of the eyebrow or the wink of the eye without having to stop the rehearsal. The amount of learning that occurs during rehearsals is directly related to...

An outstanding blend and an outstanding balance are always a part of an outstanding performance. An outstanding blend and an outstanding balance are always a part of an outstanding performance.  Yet, these musical requirements are a singular challenge for each performer and each conductor.  The composer can expect to hear an accurate interpretation of his composition.  This interpretation is always...

From Russ Howland's "20 Quartets for Christmas," the set includes mix 'n match parts for saxophone quartet, clarinet quartet and brass quartet. Order the complete set of 20 different Christmas carols including a vocal/conductor score from WIBC Publishing. Download parts

Preparation It is my basic assumption that you will be teaching this concept to several elementary (or at least beginning) students at one time. I also assume that right now you have a clarinet (in its case) in front of you and that you will follow along step by step to carefully learn this concept. LABELING BARRELS Using...