Tips
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Jul 22, 2022Learn some adjudication review tips from GPG Music’s Director of Customer Relations Aaron Hines, who founded and coordinates the Northern Nevada Indoor Association (NNIA) and the Sierra Nevada Band Series (SNBS), plus is a heckuvan adjudicator.
Band camp planning
Jul 14, 2022With Band Camp right around the corner, take the time to examine and evaluate your rehearsal plans to get optimal results for your band. We suggest meeting with your staff to establish a list of your band needs of music and visual fundamentals, and determine which specific elements of your show (choreography, prop work, singing) you might want to incorporate early in your band camp rehearsals.
How to flex your band muscles
May 17, 2022Our friend MJ Wamhoff with the Delta College Symphonic Band, originally presented this content at the California State Music Conference (CASMEC) on February 18, 2022. It was such a great presentation we collaborated with him on a flex piece and asked him to share.
The challenges from the last two years of pandemic and slowly returning to performances, presents us with many issues and opportunities to explore new music. Many of us have seen decreased numbers in our ensembles. Flex arrangements make it possible for us to play interesting and challenging music with fewer players.