by Aaron Hansen | Jan 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Instrumental teachers have a keen interest in professional development – studying conducting, instructional techniques, ensemble development and literature. Despite this commitment to professional growth, the thrill of having an outstanding ensemble eludes many...
by Aaron Hansen | Dec 15, 2014 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Quality in a music program is dependent on a high rate of returning students and a reliable feeder network. With many courses competing for the same students, recruiting enough students to keep instrumental and vocal programs healthy is essential. It is the educator’s...
by Aaron Hansen | Dec 7, 2010 | Band & Orchestra
Deanna Swoboda, former tubist with the internationally recognized Dallas Brass, is Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University where she teaches tuba and euphonium and performs with the Western Brass Quintet, a resident faculty ensemble. Since 1994,...