In a recent publication by the Music Achievement Council , A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
seeks to provide much needed advice and planning tips to young music
educators in their first years of service in the public schools. In
reading the twenty four page recruitment guide I was struck with the
thought that even experienced band and orchestra directors can benefit
from the information contained this book, especially those teachers
that find themselves returning to beginning band instruction after
several years at the upper levels.
This article includes links to free public domain sheet music for the patriotic poem, Battle Hymn of the Republic, written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861 and set to music previously written by William Steffe in 1855. Additional information about this song can be found on the Battle Hymn page at Wikipedia.org .
Buying reeds for a clarinet is not the
most simple of decisions. There are many different manufacturers of
clarinet reeds, each with a different method of grading and cutting
their products. While it is simple to assume that any old clarinet
reed will do the job, it is important to know some specifics about
the clarinetist before buying the cheapest box of reeds on the shelf.
Are you looking for the words, lyrics, or sheet music to The Star Spangled Banner? This document contains the sheet music to the National Anthem of the United States of America. You can view the sheet music online or download the individual parts arranged for all common concert band instruments.
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Buying reeds for a clarinet is not the
most simple of decisions. There are many different manufacturers of
clarinet reeds, each with a different method of grading and cutting
their products. While it is simple to assume that any old 