Bandworld Magazine

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...

Over the years of performing and teaching, I've noticed a tremendous inconsistency of ideas regarding embouchure "warm-ups". Because this is such a vital area of concern, I began questioning and investigating the subject to see what I might discover. Some very interesting things have shown up which I'd like to share here with you. To start with, I've had the...