FROM THE J.W. PEPPER BLOG
Practicing Sight Reading Year-Round with Your Band
Sight reading is a wonderful assessment of musical literacy, but it can take time for students to learn this skill. I have found that focusing time on sight reading each week has really paid off. First, the amount of preparation time for our formal concert literature has been reduced. Secondly, our performance quality has improved, providing a much deeper musical experience for the audience..jpg)
19 Groundbreaking Women Composers - Part 2
Emmy-winning classical composer Julie Giroux says she didn’t know about any women composers when she was studying music, and when she first entered the field she didn’t meet any, either. Unfortunately, she is not alone in this experience. It’s only in the last few decades that women composers have begun to be recognized in some of the music industry’s top areas.
The Inside Voice: An Interview with Roger Emerson
When browsing the choral sheet music collections of any music educator, one might be struck by the wide range of styles and themes present as well as the myriad composers represented. One name stands out, not only for his prolific output, but also for his dedication to creating music that is accessible to young voices without sacrificing its integrity. That name is Roger Emerson.
Practicing Sight Reading Year-Round with Your Band
Sight reading is a wonderful assessment of musical literacy, but it can take time for students to learn this skill. I have found that focusing time on sight reading each week has really paid off. First, the amount of preparation time for our formal concert literature has been reduced. Secondly, our performance quality has improved, providing a much deeper musical experience for the audience.
19 Groundbreaking Women Composers - Part 2
Emmy-winning classical composer Julie Giroux says she didn’t know about any women composers when she was studying music, and when she first entered the field she didn’t meet any, either. Unfortunately, she is not alone in this experience. It’s only in the last few decades that women composers have begun to be recognized in some of the music industry’s top areas.
The Inside Voice: An Interview with Roger Emerson
When browsing the choral sheet music collections of any music educator, one might be struck by the wide range of styles and themes present as well as the myriad composers represented. One name stands out, not only for his prolific output, but also for his dedication to creating music that is accessible to young voices without sacrificing its integrity. That name is Roger Emerson.
