#28. Difficult = More

#28. Difficult = More

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Boonshaft's Blog

The more daunting the task to be done, the greater number of incremental smaller tasks that will be required. The more challenging the goal to be learned, the more intermediary steps we must provide. Peter Loel Boonshaft, Director of Education KHS America About the...
#27. Take A Trumpet Out For A Walk

#27. Take A Trumpet Out For A Walk

by | Apr 11, 2017 | Boonshaft's Blog

As we look toward recruiting students for next year, try simply walking through the halls before and after school, or during lunches, with different instruments. I know it sounds crazy but if you start teaching instruments in 6th grade, walk around the 5th grade...
#26. One Moment

#26. One Moment

by | Apr 4, 2017 | Boonshaft's Blog

Graham Greene stated, “There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.” When you think about these simple yet profound words, the awesome responsibility of our work is made clear. For many of our students, that doorway...
#25. Be

#25. Be

by | Mar 29, 2017 | Boonshaft's Blog

As the wonderful quote states, “Be the change you want in the world.” Be the change you want in your rehearsals. Be the change you want in your attitude. Be the change you want in your preparation. Be the change you want in your creativity. Be the change...
#24. Five Words

#24. Five Words

by | Mar 21, 2017 | Boonshaft's Blog

So often I catch myself talking way too much in rehearsals. Sometimes it’s necessary, but far too often I’ll babble on and on, when a few succinct words would have been far more effective and efficient. So, try using only five words or less whenever...