Posts by Gene Milford
Why should we bother with six-note band pieces?
While discussing the grade levels of band publications, a well known band music historian remarked “and then there are pieces so easy that they should never have been written.” Obviously,…
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The percussion section of an ensemble can add or detract from the performance of a march in concert. The conductor needs to have a concept of the sounds expected from…
Read MoreMarches: Rehearsal Techniques and Performance Practices
Marches Nothing in the band world is more inspiring, thrilling, and musically satisfying to band audiences than a stirring march, when performed by a superb band under the direction of…
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