Play and Learn Ep. 5: Band Tips from Dr. Peter Boonshaft

by | Jul 16, 2025 | Bandroom Tips

In this episode, Dr. Peter Boonshaft shares helpful advice for students on how to become stronger musicians in a band setting. From listening more intentionally to playing with greater awareness, his tips are all about growing as an ensemble player and making better music.

About the Author

Dr. Boonshaft, Director of Education for KHS America, is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise. He was honored by the National Association for Music Education and Music For All as the first recipient of the “George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education.” Dr. Boonshaft was selected for the Center for Scholarly Research and Academic Excellence at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, where he is Professor Emeritus of Music.

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