Who cares about music when lives are on the line? I was doing research for my book’s manuscript when the world stopped. The book outlines what it’s like to be in a community band. I hoped it would teach folks about the band world and perhaps inspire some to join. I’ve been a musician since […]
An Organized and Respectful Way to Hire Gig Musicians
Do your prep work beforehand, and we’ll love you for it Various jokes and memes about musician gigs have circulated throughout social media for years. As a gigging musician with 30+ years under my belt, I can tell you that some jokes are silly and mostly harmless. Other jokes drive their point home, like this […]
What Exactly is a “Band Geek”?
Concert band: the unsung heroes of music Everybody Geeks Out The term band geek might inspire strange images to those not familiar with the music world. How strange? That depends on the musical entertainment you’ve been digesting and your definition of band. Merriam-Webster defines band in the musical sense as “a group of musicians organized […]
How a 20-Something Friend Fixed A 40-Year-Old Flaw in My Musical Education
Many musicians take pride in knowing their favorite genres. I thought I knew the original style of Ragtime music. Nope. It’s amazing how one little piece of information can get your attention. It can make you see a topic in an entirely different light, especially if you thought you already knew all about said topic. […]
Boh and the Kappas
Some of the most important life skills I learned in college were in the band room. That’s right, folks – band can be so much more than just playing notes. One hundred years ago today, a couple of men made great strides in music education and the college band experience. If not for them, and […]
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