Notes From the Cellar - MY BLOG

Here's how you can choose which piece of Choral Music best fits your group.

Love is in the air. Let's write a love song!

Here's a guide for choosing the best First and Second chair musicians for your Concert Band.

Is it Good Art just because someone likes it, or is there something more fundamental?

Choral arranging can be challenging. Here are some guidelines to make an arrangement shine.

Discover the real meaning of Christmas and how it and Music are intricately entwined.

Here's how I do Concert Band Arrangements with special features in mind.

Seasoned musicians and concert-goers alike should understand and practice good concert etiquette.

Section leaders in a choral group can be extensions of the director, if chosen properly.

Don't Panic. Read here for ideas on how to plan for when the soloist is unable to perform at a concert.

Band is fun and has a deep effect on a student's learning capabilities.

Musicians want to perform well, but how can you encourage them to get there?