Uncategorized

Steve and Alan talk with professor, author, composer, and choral director Marques Garrett about the importance of diversifying choral programming and elevating non-idiomatic works. Garrett shares fascinating personal experiences learning about the rich musical heritage within historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), where choirs have long championed non-idiomatic compositions by Black artists.  Garrett discusses the … Read more

Steve and Alan talk with professor, author, composer, and choral director Marques Garrett about the importance of diversifying choral programming and elevating non-idiomatic works. Garrett shares fascinating personal experiences learning about the rich musical heritage within historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), where choirs have long championed non-idiomatic compositions by Black artists.  Garrett discusses the … Read more

 Steve and Alan talk about the past year and preview a bit of what’s coming up in early 2025.

Alan and Steve talk to orchestra director Chris Selby about effective ways to improve musical clarity through intonation and rhythm. Links: Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director Habits of a Successful String Musician Habits of a Successful Young String Musician More Literary Resources Dr. Christopher Selby Dr. Christopher Selby is a 30-year veteran public school … Read more

 In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of music instruction: articulations. While this topic is essential for band directors working with woodwinds and brass, the conversation also holds valuable insights for orchestra, choir, and general music teachers. Discover why articulations are as crucial as notes and … Read more