International Bandmasters Fraternity

 

HIGH SCHOOL

Band Director Resource Site

Concert Bands

Building Better Bands - Switching Instruments -Doug Johnson
Instrumentation
Literature resources
Rehearsal techniques
Resources
Seating
Selecting literature

Instrument Pedagogy
Brass

Woodwinds
Outline of fundamentals for each instrument - Clarinet

Percussion - Anthony Falcone

Characteristic Sounds for Concert Percussion
Latin Rhythms - Mystery Unraveled.
Latin Music Styles and Techniques with Applications to the          Instrumental Program
Foundation of Percussion Instruction in the school
          from Beginners through High School


Jazz Ensemble

Improvisation
Instrumentation

Latin Music Styles and Techniques with Applications to the          Instrumental Program
Latin Rhythms - Mystery Unraveled.
Literature resources
Rehearsal Techniques - Rod Schmidt
Resources
Seating
Selecting literature

Marching/Pep Band

Drill fundamentals
Marching band literature
Marching band rehearsal techniques
Pep Band (NSBA)
Street marching
Resources
Teaching fundamentals
Techniques

Solo and Ensembles

Contest
Rationale for an active solo and ensemble program -Tim Vontz
Resources
Selecting literature

Special Topics

Advocacy
Moving out of your depth