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Music Advocacy:
The 2010 Survey of School Music Budgets
There is a trend toward a lower percentage of school budgets coming from tax money. A director in Wisconsin comments that “fine arts boosters keep us current on finances. Without the boosters we would be really hurting just to
attend a festival.”
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Personal Perspective:
The Writings of Harry Begian (1921-2010)
Harry Begian loved the sound of a full concert band, and his articles frequently reflected that feeling. Enjoy this sampling of the
wisdom and advice Harry shared with us
over many years.
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Instrumentalist Classics:
The Band Director’s Bad Weather Aptitude Test
Sun, wind, rain, and snow affect both instruments and musicians in a number of ways, but as one director put it, “Our rehearsal philosophy is that it might be that way on Saturday.”
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Interview:
The Creative Spirit of Composer Libby Larsen
“I first use large sheets of manuscript paper and sketch chords and motivic ideas. An onlooker would think that this barely resembles a musical composition. The page is often filled with arrows and mathematical formulas.”
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Brass Clinic:
Teaching Young Hornists
“The age-old prescription of two-thirds upper lip and one-third lower lip really does work, although jaw and lips may affect mouthpiece placement.”
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Advice for Students:
Advice for College Music Majors
“Your first teaching encounter may be volunteering in a school program. This is an excellent way to develop your talents and also make
valuable contacts for future employment.”
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