The International Board created the project at Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic and this is the eighth series of articles under “Teaching Tips”, “The Profession” and “Repertoire” topics. All articles will remain on the PBM International website as a resource for directors, so please share and consult the previous submissions under the EO tab. I hope you each enjoy a restful summer and find these ideas helpful!

Events — great marching band ideas for next season

• Maximizing Efficiency in Fundamental and Rehearsal with the Vista Ridge
  −by Bryan Christian, Reid Atkinson, Hector Gil, Erin Kosman, Zach Santos

Rehearsal ideas — using the Tonal Energy tuner

• TonalEnergy: Three Ways to Integrate the TE Met into Your ’21–’22 Curriculum
  −by Albert Vela
• Good Musicianship and Ensemble Traits for Band Members
  −by Fred J. Allen

Instructional tools — SO many great ideas & videos!

• Phantom Regiment Academy
  −by Stan Mauldin
  Inspired by quality, character, & innovation, Phantom Regiment Academy offers both in-person and virtual training opportunities with some of the best marching arts educators in the world.  Available on Facebook and on the Phantom Regiment website.

Events include solo & ensemble, spring concerts, jazz band, etc.

• The Percussionist in the Concert Band Setting
  2020
  –by Aric Hageman
  Concert Band Clinic Directors Session
  Cheyenne East High School | Cheyenne, WY

Rehearsal ideas

• Luke McMillan Technique Workout
  2021
  –by Luke McMillan
  –provides a free workout
• Address core musicianship issues concisely and individualize support and assessment
  –by Clark Chaffee
  Kappa Zeta Chapter | Phoenix, AZ

Instructional tools

• Successful Programming and Performing with a Small Band
  2018
  –Beth Bronk | Texas Lutheran University
  –Mary Ellen Cavitt | Texas State University
  Alpha Chapter
• Retention and Recruitment Happens Daily
  –by Rachel Maxwell
  Oswego, IL 

Covid resources: Ongoing supplemental section to assist during challenging teaching times

• Need a little motivation? Read this uplifting article reprinted with permission from GIA Publications:
  Persistence, Persistence and more Persistence!
  –by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
• Remote Learning Tips
  –by Jim DeCaro
  Gamma Chapter, Indiana
  Jacobs School of Music

Repertoire: Our NEW addition to the Educational Outreach project

• Choosing Quality Literature
  –by Roland Sandoval
  Texas Bandmasters Association President Elect, 2019-2021

PBM has a YouTube channel!

• Here is a new place where members can add their contributions and share with other directors. facebook.com/groups/510173002454158

BELOW: Interview by Lois Wiggins on transcriptions and selecting literature with the late Mr. Chuck Campbell, deceased member of the Psi Kentucky chapter.

Events: marching band, all region/state auditions

• Making Efficient Use of Your Warm-up Time at Marching Contest 
  –by Kathy Johnson
  Coordinator and Instructor of Brass and Woodwind Techniques
  The University of North Texas

Rehearsal ideas from a composer

• If You PLAY Something, SAY Something!
  2017
  –by Brian Balmages | Composer

Instructional tools – informative handout for your files

• Let’s Talk Beginners!  It’s a Seven Year (and beyond) Plan 
  2013
  –by Melanie Mallow
  Middle School Band Consultant/Clinician
  Retired  |  North Richland MS, Birdville ISD

Covid resources

• CTMS Wolf Band Enrichment Resource
  2020
  –by Laura Bell & Katie Lewis
  Band Directors  |  Frisco, Texas
• Cultivating Covid Champs: Building Your Best Beginners
  2020
  –by Laura Bell & Katie Lewis
  Band Directors  |  Frisco, Texas
• Band Directors Talk Shop website
  –by Tamarie Sayger
  Band Director | Sycamore Springs MS | Dripping Springs ISD, Texas
• Connecting our Students to Meaningful Music Making
  –by Travis J. Weller
• Dr. Brett A. Richardson, Alpha chapter member and Director of Bands at the University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio TX), commissioned Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame member Fred J. Allen to create a flexible, instrumentation version of Tielman Susato’s The Danserye (1551) for use by small, socially-distanced chamber ensembles. Allen carefully arranged 10 movements for woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion, allowing groups of varied instrumentation to perform Susato’s collection of Renaissance dances. As part of the commission, Richardson and the students of the UIW Bands will be providing the score and parts gratis to bands and orchestras that have experienced budget cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of September 2020, nearly 40 high school and university bands from across the U.S. and Europe have requested access to the arrangement. If you would like to request access to the music, please contact Dr. Richardson at <http://www.privatedaddy.com/?q=PWBHL1dLQQpIQn1ydXQELndyZ29DMQ-3D-3D_360>. (August 2020)

Events include Solo & Ensemble, Spring Concerts, Jazz Band

• Making Sound Decisions about Concert Band Repertoire 
  2018
  –by Dr. Jay W. Gilbert

Rehearsal Ideas

• Planning Every Rehearsal for Maximum Effect − If It’s Not Written Down, It Won’t Happen 
  2018
  –by Joe Munoz

Instructional Tools & Suggested Summer Reading

• Understanding Chord Tuning, Balance and Intonation 
  –by Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt
• On Teaching Band; notes from Eddie Green; edited by Mary Ellen Cavitt
  −available through several publishers
• Rehearsing the Band by John E. Williamson; edited by Kenneth L. Neidiga
  −available through several publishers

Events include solo & ensemble, spring concerts, jazz band

• Preparing Your Ensemble for Expressive Performance
  −by Robert Sheldon

Rehearsal ideas

• Bring Your Band Program to the Next Level: Benefits of Utilizing a Clinician
  −2012
  −by Greg Countryman, Cindy Lansford, Susan Scarborough

Instructional tools & musical links

• BandDirectorsTalkShop.com is a website available to educate and inspire band directors. It houses over 300 articles full of practical articles you can use today. Articles are written by respected music educators from around the United States. Learn. Share. Inspire.

Events: marching band, all region/state auditions

• Tips for a Successful Region Band Experience from Start to Finish! Three Perspectives: Student, Teacher
  −by Cynthia Lansford, Ryan Johnston, Taylor White
• Producing Outstanding Musicians through Preparation for Region/District Band Auditions
  −by Greg Countryman
• Developing Your Marching Percussion Section
  −by Jordan Stern & Kris Hartman  |  Claudia Taylor Johnson HS

Rehearsal ideas

• Listen to the Band
  −by Elva Kay Lance

Instructional Tools:

• PBM Mississippi Chapter “Young Band Director Project”
  These videos were sponsored by the Mississippi Chapter of Phi Beta Mu and produced and filmed by CA Video Productions. They are designed for young directors or college students who are getting ready begin their student teaching experience. The directors you see in these videos are some of the finest directors in our state who have volunteered to demonstrate methods and techniques they have developed throughout their years of teaching.

• The Canadian Brass presents a discussion video on brass buzzing
• Marine Band Learning Tools 
  This is a tremendous resource with lots of reference recordings and program notes that can be downloaded for free. This is a “hidden jewel” on the web. Thanks to the PBM Georgia website for reminding us all about this link.

Events

• Recruiting and Retention
  April 2019
  −by Gary Gribble

Rehearsal ideas

• Foundations for Good Practice Habits
  April 2019
  −by Christina Guenther

Instructional tools

• Musical Mastery for Band website
  −by Kathy Johnson & Asa Burk [Alpha members]
  This method book is being used by band directors around Texas and neighbouring states and is also being used as the primary text for the wind instrument techniques classes for music education majors at both University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Arlington.
• Music Theory for Beginning Instrumentalists: A Scripted Curriculum
  −a collaboration between Mary Ellen Cavitt [Alpha member] and Randallyn Kelso Holdford
  Designed for beginning instrumentalists, this text provides work in music theory to supplement a beginner method book. It is available from J.W. Pepper and is published by RBC Publications.

Events include solo & ensemble, spring concerts, jazz band

• Strategies for Success: Thoughts for New (and Veteran) Teachers
  2019
  −by Dr. Charles Menghini  | Texas Bandmasters Association Journal

• Balancing Your Band WITH Your Personal Life
  2019
  −by Fran Kick  | Texas Bandmasters Association Journal

Rehearsal ideas

• Planning Every Rehearsal for Maximum Effect − If It’s Not Written Down, It Won’t Happen
  2018
  −by Joe Munoz | Texas Bandmasters Association
• Preparing Your Ensemble for Expressive Performance
  −by Robert Sheldon 

Instructional tools

• Traveling with Your Performance Ensembles
  1998 Submissions for summer publication
  −by Keith Bearden  | Texas Music Educators Assoc.