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How to Get Your String Students to Stop Plucking

November 11, 2016 | 5 Comments

Beginning orchestra and string orchestra ideas

In the past five years I have worked at the University of New Mexico as a string pedagogy coordinator. As a part of my job I talk to many young colleagues who transition from string majors into teaching string classes in the community. I enjoy sharing ideas about teaching strings with them. However, sooner or later when sharing their experiences as beginning teachers they all have one complaint... I cannot get them to stop plucking! This is what string instruments are about! Thy are fun … [Read more...]

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5 Steps to Rock Your Solo and Ensemble Festival

March 30, 2016 | 3 Comments

  If you are an orchestra or band teacher, solo and ensemble festival is one of the events you prepare your students every year. This year, make these simple changes that will make your festival preparation even better! Before you read on you can check other music director articles here: How to Prepare Your Students for Sigh Reading at Music Festivals 3 Harmless Habits That May Cost You Lower Scores at Festivals I started writing this article after talking to … [Read more...]

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