Notes From the Cellar - MY BLOG ##concertband

How hard can it be for strings and winds to play together? Harder than you think.

Not all classical music is great. Here's the ultimate way to tell if a Classical Music piece is truly great.

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

Here's why a Commissioned Work for a Music Ensemble Costs so Much.

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

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