Had a great time talking with Don Stinson on the Bandmasters Podcast! What I Did On My Summer Vacation, by Don Stinson Selected two pieces for score study. Ultimately, I spilled a cup of coffee on one of them so...
Mike Balter graduated from Oakview Junior High School in 1966. Earning his collegiate degrees at DePaul University, Mike has studied under several of the nation’s most respected players and teachers. He later taught drums and percussion at Governor’s State University,...
This interview, by Julie DeRoche, appeared in the Conn-Selmer publication Keynotes Magazine (Winter 2005). Teaching young musicians is not an easy job. The complex subject matter, the varied personalities and many additional factors present a daunting challenge. However, one thing is...
Questions asked by the students of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band in preparation of the Skokie School District 73 1/2 Foundation’s commission of Tales of the Emerald Isle How do you come up with the ideas for your music?...