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Tag: Articles
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Historical Perspective on American Women Who Compose for Band
Women composers have historically faced barriers in the concert band world due to gender biases in instrument performance and composition. Despite early restrictions, women formed their own ensembles, used pseudonyms, and fought for recognition. Today, their presence in band music continues to grow, with more works published and performed worldwide.
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TEAMS — Chamber Music in your Band Program
Guest writer John Cox explores how chamber music fosters teamwork, communication, and collaborative skills in students.
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Sounding Success
Contributing expert Jessie Peterson, Kannapolis Middle School Band Director discusses social cognitive theory in the band classroom to foster motivation, self-efficacy, and goal setting to promote lifelong learning skills.
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Chamber Music in a High School Music Band Program
Or “How I finally got to use my 45-year-old BME.” A coach shares experiences mentoring a high school band, guiding chamber groups to success and celebrating their first state win in many years.
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Thinking Outside The Arch
Contributing expert Jennifer Morse Weddington, president-elect of the North Caroline chapter of WBDI discusses alternative seating arrangements for concert bands.
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Winter Guard: Color Guard… but different.
“What is Winterguard? It’s just colorguard in the winter, right?” Yes, at its core… but it is more complicated than that.
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What is a PA System?
A PA system, or Public Address System, is used to project sound/music to a large group. These systems are used in sports stadiums, concerts, marching bands, parades, auctions, news conferences, or any situation where a voice or instrument needs to be amplified.
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The Origins of the Air Blade
Over the past 13 years, you’ve seen Band Shoppe’s Air Blade on the field, in marching band shows, winter guard shows, and on TV including an episode of Glee and during Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Halftime show. But have you ever wondered where the idea of the Air Blade actually came from?
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Planet Fitness “Judgement Free Band”
New Year’s Eve is an exciting time. But in New York City, the excitement is heightened as over a million people descend on Times Square for the Big Ball Drop.…