Our International Board created the Educational Outreach Project at the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic as a means of service to directors. Articles cover areas of “Teaching Tips”, “The Profession” and “Repertoire” fitting the seasons of the teaching school year. Several of our members from a variety of chapters have reached out to share helpful
Greetings… it’s summer! This submission for the Educational Outreach project aims to provide you with several resources to explore over the summer months. Veering off course from our usual outline, we will highlight a few of our PBM chapters, corporate instrument company resources and a state band association website. These resources are deigned to benefit
The International Board created the project at Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic and this is the ninth series of articles under “Teaching Tips”, “The Profession” and “Repertoire” topics. A big THANK YOU to the Alpha chapter members & Texas directors who share their knowledge with us this series! All the articles will remain on the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
