Notes From the Cellar - MY BLOG ##concertband

Examine the variety of chords and progressions that Composers and Arrangers for Concert Band have to choose from.

Here are great ways to keep your Concert Band (or any band) in tune after they've tuned to A440.

Here are more concrete ways to tell how good your Concert Band is.

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.

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

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

Here is how to realize the joy and fulfillment of playing on a Concert Band and how to overcome the challenges of playing in one.