Tag Archives: sax

Recital Tips (gifts!)

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Lady Fair

As far as teaching careers are concerned, mine has been relatively short. I taught a few lessons as a teenager, but have only been consistently teaching for approximately 6 years. Here is what I have learned: Make a simple program … Continue reading →

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Fingering Charts – Woodwinds

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lady Fair
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Introducing Students to Instruments – When to Start Students on Band Instruments

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lady Fair

Notes from my wind techniques class on when it is appropriate to introduce a student to a specific instrument. Introducing Students to Instruments

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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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