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Famous People Who Were in Band
Holly Gonzales
Alanis Morrisette (singer)
Halle Berry (actress)
Celine Dion (singer)
Calista Flockhart ("Ally McBeal") [more]
Holly Gonzales
Alanis Morrisette (singer)
Halle Berry (actress)
Celine Dion (singer)
Calista Flockhart ("Ally McBeal") [more]
Drum Major Auditions
Flint Weed
www.bandandorchestracamps.com
The Set-up
Use current officers that have shown their dedication to the
success of the program. If no current officers are available or
interested in the position, be sure all applicants have shown the
highest of leadership qualities; selflessness, dedication, and
willingness to learn. Make clear everything you expect from the
applicants before this process begins.[more]
Flint Weed
www.bandandorchestracamps.com
The Set-up
Use current officers that have shown their dedication to the
success of the program. If no current officers are available or
interested in the position, be sure all applicants have shown the
highest of leadership qualities; selflessness, dedication, and
willingness to learn. Make clear everything you expect from the
applicants before this process begins.[more]
3 Easy Stress Relief Tips When Planning Your Big Trip
Amber Mize, Troubadour Tours
It is seven days until your spring trip begins (and five days before
UIL). You still have a dozen kids who have paid most, some, or
none of the money for the trip, but insist they are
going…hopefully. While you would like to be putting the finishing
touches on your contest pieces, you find yourself verifying
rooming lists and meal plans with the hotel staff, confirming pick-
up and drop off times with your bus company, and trying to add
last minute chaperone changes.[more]
Amber Mize, Troubadour Tours
It is seven days until your spring trip begins (and five days before
UIL). You still have a dozen kids who have paid most, some, or
none of the money for the trip, but insist they are
going…hopefully. While you would like to be putting the finishing
touches on your contest pieces, you find yourself verifying
rooming lists and meal plans with the hotel staff, confirming pick-
up and drop off times with your bus company, and trying to add
last minute chaperone changes.[more]
Mark Time
Mike Fanning
The purpose of the Mark time is to establish strong timing is the
feet. Strong time is the bonding of music and marching. Everyone
must have their feet in time and learn how the rhythms relate to
their feet. If this happens then we all play and move in time
together.[more]
Mike Fanning
The purpose of the Mark time is to establish strong timing is the
feet. Strong time is the bonding of music and marching. Everyone
must have their feet in time and learn how the rhythms relate to
their feet. If this happens then we all play and move in time
together.[more]
Posture Exercise
Mike Fanning
Many are not sure where to start when beginning a marching technique
program. Some may start with forward marching, some with commands
and some with mark time. I recommend starting with Posture. Before a
marching ensemble can look uniformed moving together they have to
look uniformed standing still. Here is a break down of a posture exercise.
The goal of this exercise is to give every member the same idea of what
posture is [Read more]
Mike Fanning
Many are not sure where to start when beginning a marching technique
program. Some may start with forward marching, some with commands
and some with mark time. I recommend starting with Posture. Before a
marching ensemble can look uniformed moving together they have to
look uniformed standing still. Here is a break down of a posture exercise.
The goal of this exercise is to give every member the same idea of what
posture is [Read more]
The Case Against Competition
By Alfie Kohn
This article is reprinted in response to post on the Yellow Board asking why
we have competition (Why can't we just teach?). There is growing concern
among band directing professionals regarding the role of competition. I
present this article as an example of the kind of thought that is "out there"
about competition. I hope this will lead to further discussion on the message
board.
When it comes to competition, we Americans typically recognize only two
legitimate positions: enthusiastic support and qualified support.
The first view holds that the more we immerse our children (and ourselves)
in rivalry, the better. Competition builds character and produces excellence.
The second stance admits that our society has gotten carried away with the
need to be Number One, that we push our kids too hard and too fast to
become winners -- but insists that competition can be healthy and fun if we
keep it in perspective.[Read More]
By Alfie Kohn
This article is reprinted in response to post on the Yellow Board asking why
we have competition (Why can't we just teach?). There is growing concern
among band directing professionals regarding the role of competition. I
present this article as an example of the kind of thought that is "out there"
about competition. I hope this will lead to further discussion on the message
board.
When it comes to competition, we Americans typically recognize only two
legitimate positions: enthusiastic support and qualified support.
The first view holds that the more we immerse our children (and ourselves)
in rivalry, the better. Competition builds character and produces excellence.
The second stance admits that our society has gotten carried away with the
need to be Number One, that we push our kids too hard and too fast to
become winners -- but insists that competition can be healthy and fun if we
keep it in perspective.[Read More]
Teach with Encouragement!
Steve Hankins
Teaching with an encouraging approach produced a solid band
program for my school. However there has been some negative
criticism from parents, teachers, and students. Teaching with
encouragement is not as easy as we might think, but give it a try!
I was recently challenged in the teacher's lounge to talk about my
philosophy of teaching, particularly as it related to teaching my
own band students. The teacher who asked told me that I
seemed to be “overdoing it” when it came to encouragement,
liking it more to “bribery,” and then went on to explain that
students in my band classes are not learning about the real world.
[Read More]
Steve Hankins
Teaching with an encouraging approach produced a solid band
program for my school. However there has been some negative
criticism from parents, teachers, and students. Teaching with
encouragement is not as easy as we might think, but give it a try!
I was recently challenged in the teacher's lounge to talk about my
philosophy of teaching, particularly as it related to teaching my
own band students. The teacher who asked told me that I
seemed to be “overdoing it” when it came to encouragement,
liking it more to “bribery,” and then went on to explain that
students in my band classes are not learning about the real world.
[Read More]
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