The audio and art proofs for the 2005 Superstate CDs have been approved and the project is currently in production. Delivery should, hopefully, happen soon. We’ll post an announcement on the website when the CDs are available for pickup in...
This article published by BandDirector.com was later developed into a full clinic session discussing developing tone and pitch in middle school bands. Thanks to Dave Knox for taking a chance on a (then) young band director’s thoughts on these important...
What a terrific year we had, and next year is shaping up to be even better. Have a fun, safe summer. Practice lots!!!! —–
2004-2005 Band Yearbook Page All Bands Concert Niles North High School May 23, 2005 Chip De Stefano, conductor Beginner Band Jim Along Josie – Traditional Skip it Lou – Traditional You’re a Grand Old Flag – George M. Cohan, arranged...
Skokie Review – February 10, 2005 The musical celebration in Ann Arbor, Michigan the weekend of Jan. 21, was highly anticipated by the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders from McCracken Middle School in Skokie. The Symphonic Band, which left on Jan....
January 21, 2005 Chip De Stefano, conductor Don Owens, guest conductor Matthew Olson, alto saxophone Sarah Evans, student teacher conductor Download Concert Program Symphonic Band English Folk Song Suite – Ralph Vaughan Williams I. March: Seventeen Come Sunday Variation Overture...
Balance Moving Parts – come out more It’s a musical conversation – we know when it’s time to add what we need to add Musicianship All music has direction Fast notes typically go to something Play like Colorado, not like...
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...
Articulation There are two kinds of articulations: ? and ! ! comes at a price: more brain activity and more air Play ! especially at softer dynamics Mouthpiece Buzzing Very important Mouthpiece buzzing develops talent, ability and endurance Have the...
2003-2004 Band Yearbook Page All Bands Concert Niles North High School May 12, 2004 Chip De Stefano, conductor Tina Keitel, percussion ensemble conductor Beginner Band Jim Along Josie – Traditional Skip It Lou – Traditional On The March – Forrest...