Notes From the Cellar - MY BLOG ##concertband

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

With so many great music selections available for Concert Band, how do you select the best for your band?

When just, "Play it Loud" or "Play it Soft" just isn't enough for your ensemble. Here's how to teach the subtleties of the language of music dynamics to your group.

Concert Bands and Marching Bands aren't the same. They're as different as house cats and lions.

Looking for an easy way to transpose between instruments? Here’s a few pointers.

Don't scrap the Concert Band piece just because you're missing a part or two.

For Band Directors and Composers / Arrangers, expectations can be too high or too low. Find out where the balance should be.

Conducting With or Without a Baton - Which is better?

So, can you really know how many parts are too many in classical music?

Here are some answers dealing with how to overcome the challenges of playing in a concert band and realize the joy and fulfillment it offers.

Concert bands, whether in school or a community, provide a wealth of health benefits - mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Read on to find out how!

Is it Worth Telling High School Students to Play in the Band? There are More Reasons Than You Might Think.