by Academic Alliance | Jun 4, 2025 | Bandroom Tips
Welcome to Episode 4 of Play & Learn with Jupiter! In this episode, Jupiter Artist Amy Chambers shares breaks down the basics of articulation—helping student musicians improve clarity, precision, and expression in their playing. Download Sheet Music AMY CHAMBERS...
by Academic Alliance | Apr 29, 2025 | Bandroom Tips
Welcome to Episode 3 of Learn & Play with Jupiter! In this episode, Jupiter Artist Amy Chambers shares essential tips and techniques for developing clean and confident tonguing on the clarinet. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your...
by Amy Chambers | Mar 12, 2025 | Bandroom Tips
Teaching students to play “over the break” doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Actually, we should probably avoid using the term altogether, and teach these notes just like any new set of fingerings. With a solid foundation in the lower register, they’ll be...
by Academic Alliance | Feb 27, 2025 | Bandroom Tips
Getting the perfect clarinet sound starts with proper tuning and intonation! In Episode 2 of Play & Learn with Jupiter, Jupiter artist Amy Chambers shares expert tips on how to adjust your equipment, embouchure, and air support for better intonation. Whether...
by Meret Bitticks | Jan 30, 2025 | Bandroom Tips
“How in the world do you make a sound on this thing?” I asked my parents as we opened the case of my rented student flute in the fall of my 6th grade year. I knew enough to wait to even try to put it together until my band director could guide me, but it sure looked...
by Academic Alliance | Jan 27, 2025 | Bandroom Tips
To support you in creating impactful Orff-Schulwerk compositions, here are key insights from some of the judges who helped develop our Sonor Orff Composition Contest evaluation rubric. 1. Write in the Schulwerk Elemental Style Your composition should reflect the core...