Bandworld Magazine

A special award of The John Philip Sousa Foundation Craig Bryant has ben the Director of Instrumental Music at Albany High School in California since 2007. Before that he served as the Director of Bands at Cunha Intermediate School in Half Moon Bay, CA. His BM in Trombone Performance is from Indiana University; his Masters of Music Education  is from Boston University. When...

by John Philip Sousa Disc: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA  MUSIC FOR WIND BAND VOLUME 21 Recording: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Wind Orchestra  Conductor: Keith Brion Soloists: Rita Schindler - Harp; Caroline Simpkins - Bassoon Publisher: NAXOS 8.559863  Purchase

by Claude T. Smith Disc: SMITH CONDUCTS SMITH: THE MUSIC OF CLAUDE T. SMITH VOLUME 3: THE SACRED BAND Recording: Recording: University of Kansas Symphonic Band & Southwestern State University Wind Symphony Conductors: Robert E. Foster & Dr. James W. Jurrens Publisher:...

Crown Imperial by Sir William Walton (1902-1983) View Music Excerpt Although he studied composition at Oxford, William Walton enjoyed a great deal of freedom from the stylistic leanings of his teachers and considered himself a self-taught composer. His output was not large; it includes two symphonies, three...

Making a Permanent Cover for the Lower Teeth Introduction Saxophonists who have a rigorous practice schedule sometimes complain of a sore or sensitive lower lip even though embouchure, breath support and other factors regarding performance are being performed correctly. This condition can be very frustrating and also impede progress. To...

by Claude T. Smith Disc: SMITH CONDUCTS SMITH: THE MUSIC OF CLAUDE T. SMITH VOLUME 4: MASTERWORKS  Recording: Recording: University of Kansas Symphonic Band & Southwestern State University Wind Symphony Conductors: Robert E. Foster & Dr. James W. Jurrens Publisher: MARK Vintage...

by Claude T. Smith Disc: The Music of Claude T. Smith  Volume 1- The Hallmark Compositions Recording: Tennessee Technical University Symphonic Wind Ensemble  Conductor: Dan Hears Recording Conductor: Claude T. Smith Publisher: Mark Vintage Series (reissue) MARK 55991 -...

by Brian Balmages Disc: James Barnes and Franco Cesarini Recording:Tokyo Geidai Wind Orchestra Conductor: Masaharu Yamamoto Publisher: Brain Music BOCD - 7618 Purchase This is an exceptional recording of three masterful works by two...

Introduction Saxophonists who have a rigorous practice schedule sometimes complain of a sore or sensitive lower lip. As a result, they may have to reduce their practice time or stop practicing altogether to allow the lip time to heal. If performers choose to practice with a sore lip due to an impending performance,...

by Brian Balmages Disc: The Music of Brian Balmages Volume 1 Recording: Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony Conductor: Russell McCutcheon Soloist: Steven Marx, Trumpet Publisher: MARK Masters 54617-MCD Purchase Brian Balmages is...