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Music Appreciation Class Lessons – Timbre, Ensembles, Genres

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Lady Fair

These are some lessons that I did as a unit on a 4 week school week in a middle school music appreciation class. We discussed the timbres of instruments, different ensembles, and different genres. The recorded music can all be … Continue reading →

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Practice Advice from Bud Herseth

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Lady Fair

An article that was shared with me that includes some excellent practice advice from renowned trumpeter Bud Herseth. Enjoy! http://brassmusiconline.com/Articles/practise-advice-from-bud-herseth/

Posted in Inspirational, Practice Techniques | Tagged air, brass, brassmusiconline.com, Bud, Chicago, clarinet, CSO, help, Herseth, how long to practice, ideas, long tones, perform, play, practice, rehearse, suggestions, Symphony, technique, time, tips, trumpet, warm-up, wind | Leave a comment

Article: “Fearlessness” – Overcoming Stage Fright

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Lady Fair

An article from Indiana University by Jeff Nelson, the hornist in the Canadian Brass (who also happens to be a pig farmer in Alberta, Canada). Check out his 10 Tips for Becoming Fearless; these can be applied to performances, meetings, … Continue reading →

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Teacher Guides – Band Instruments

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lady Fair

These are some teacher guides that I received from a professor; I am not sure whether there may be copyright issues with sharing this, so please let me know if there is a problem. Thanks. bassoon teaching guide Brass teaching … Continue reading →

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Instrument Families Images

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lady Fair

Some pictures of the various instrument families.

Posted in Teaching Elementary | Tagged band, bassoon, brass, clarinet, Elementary Music, flute, french horn, harp, instrument families, oboe, orchestra, percussion, piano, pictures, saxophone, snare drum, strings, timpani, trombone, trumpet, tuba, woodwind | Leave a comment

Listening Map – Mussorgsky’s “Promenade”

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lady Fair

This is one of my favorite lessons. I’ve taught it in class before, and I have used it in several of my college courses as well. I have included all the elements needed to teach this lesson. If you use … Continue reading →

Posted in 3rd-5th Grade Lessons | Tagged 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, brass, grade, instrument families, lesson, lesson plan, listening map, Mussorgsky, orchestra, Promenade, strings, timbre, woodwind | 2 Comments

4th Grade Lesson – Timbre

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Lady Fair

This lesson should come before the lessons on Ensemble Timbres and Texture/Ostinato. This lesson is most effective when the students can see the instruments demonstrated and see how they work. I am a clarinetist, can play oboe relatively well, and … Continue reading →

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Winds – Links

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Lady Fair

General Winds The Practice Room: http://archive.bandlink.org/students/Clinic/Clinic.htm Helpful articles written for students. At a glance I see info on changing a timpano head, trills, teaching the saxophone, and more. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band: http://www.teachingmusic.org/tmtp_band.cfm Woodwind/Brasswind: http://www.wwbw.com/ Brass and Woodwind … Continue reading →

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Introducing Students to Instruments: The First Day

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Lady Fair

I have included below some common questions and things to keep in mind when starting your first day as a beginning band director, most likely in middle school. These are taken from my own personal experiences, observations, and notes I … Continue reading →

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