#265. Blend
One of the keystone, foundational concepts we all strive for in our ensembles is that of blend. Check any adjudication form or any journal article and you will see it right toward the top of the list of attributes for any ensemble. We can all agree on its profound...
#264. Watch Those Elbows
Standing in front of an ensemble, that sea of people each armed with a noise maker – I mean – with different instruments, playing positions, embouchures, and the like, can be daunting at times. So many things to fix, correct, reinforce, and praise all at once! But a...
#263. But Why Are We Too Loud?
If I had a dollar for every time I have told my percussion section that they were playing too loudly in a band rehearsal, I’d have enough money to be writing this blog from my private island in the Caribbean! It might have been as subtle as, “Percussion could we try...
#262. Seeing Is Knowing
As much as we work on breathing with our students, with various approaches, techniques, and exercises, one problem remains: how much air are they actually moving? Though I’ve used several gimmicks to assess this, I think the single best way – and easiest with a large...
#261. The “21/90 Rule”
Trying to get students (or ourselves!) to change the way we do something is one of the most difficult and frustrating aspects of progress and growth. It can seem impossible at times! But the “21/90 Rule” can provide a bit of clarity, hope, and perspective. The rule...
About Academic Alliance
Involvement in school music provides experiences that only participants can fully understand. Those experiences help forge a common bond through music. If you have been fortunate enough to share such experiences, you are what we call “banded.”
We also use BANDED to describe the COMMUNITY that includes Music Educators, Students of all Ages, Band Parents, Professional Performers, Hobbyist Musicians, School Music Dealers, and Instrument Manufacturers such as ourselves.
At the very foundations of this community, we recognize the importance of the important symbiotic relationship between School Music Programs, School Music Dealers, and the Instrument Manufacturer. In order to foster this connection, we have developed the KHS America Academic Alliance.
We look forward to the evolution of this exciting program, and welcome feedback on how we can further enhance the work that you do in music education.
We are excited to offer your program the opportunity to join the KHS America Academic Alliance today.
We look forward to the evolution of this exciting program, and welcome feedback on how we can further enhance the work that you do in music education.
We are excited to offer your program the opportunity to join the KHS America Academic Alliance today.