by Sam Pilafian | Apr 13, 2015 | Recruitment and Retention
All musicians love the feeling of improving. That basic motivator and retainer of music students may elude low brass players for lack of challenging repertoire during their formative years in band programs. Here are some ideas to include low brass players in the...
by Sam Pilafian | Feb 24, 2015 | Bandroom Tips, Motivating Students
Awareness is the most important first level of breath training for young brass players. There needs to be a team meeting at the beginning of low brass class to introduce them to the new world we will live in. Both breathing health and development of airflow mastery...
by Sam Pilafian | Jan 25, 2015 | Bandroom Tips, Recruitment and Retention
It takes a three-part approach when training low brass players to be contributing members of any ensemble. These activities should be developed simultaneously, as each activity opens the doorway to improvements in the other two areas. This is truly an integrated...
by Sam Pilafian | Nov 27, 2014 | Recruitment and Retention
I remember walking into the band room when I was 11 years old and meeting my great middle school band director, Mr. Charles Foster. His talk that day changed the course of my life. I am able to recall it now because of reconnecting with this great teacher before he...
