Notes From the Cellar - MY BLOG

More evidence that playing Concert Band Music is great for the mind of a student of any age.

Teaching the nuances of dynamics in music to teen age students can be tricky. Read about some great methods here.

Here are some ways to encourage high school age music students to practice to improve their skills.

Here are some challenges of singing in a Choral Group and the ways that they can be overcome.

A Fascinating Account of how "Fascination With You" was written.

Find out where the balance between the expectations of Band Directors and Composers/Arrangers should be.

How to know when to let someone go from a music ensemble.

Here's how to help your Choral Group get back in the swing of things after a break.

Here are some great ways to get your string orchestra playing at their best again after a break.

Use these strategies to help you inspire and motivate your band to play their best after a break.

Christmas Music should Honor the Christ

What to do when the soloist, the heart of a piece, can't perform.