Setting Goals in the Wind Band Classroom
The New Year is a time when most people look at where they are and make plans for the future. This is an important step in developing a stro
Thankful.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate a National Day of Thanksgiving. Yes, I love the turkey, the mashed potatoes, the green bean cassero
Scott Rush: Rebuilding a Better Band - Maestro Moments
The 2020-21 School Year gave music programs (bands in particular!) one of the biggest challenges we have faced as a community. As we are...
Tim Hinton - The 2020 Marching Season
Last week, I had the opportunity to connect with Tim Hinton (Composer, Arranger, and Host of the outstanding padcast, Marching...
The marching season is over. What’s next?
Hold on. Take a moment to savor what you’ve already accomplished. How many performances has band given in the past 3 months? >...
50% of the School Playing Band! Is that possible???
This video is from the 2017 Band Director Summit hosted by Aamano Music. In this video, I interviewed Robbie Spiers. Robbie retired last...
A Good and Faithful Servant
Last week, the Davis High School Marching Band took center stage in one of the most prestigious marching events in the U.S.: the Macy's...
Fun Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We will see many organizations & people sporting pink apparel and accessories including many...
The Marching Band Warm Up
The warmup is vital to any physical activity. For marching band, it is crucial! As you are preparing for the fall Marching Season be...
Is Vanguard poised to take the Devils? Or is this a repeat of 1999?
This season has been insane to say the least! The Blue Devils remain undefeated and look to be in a position of taking an incredible...
