Getting Ready for the Road

Tour is coming up, and you’re not ready! What can you do? Get tips from Jeff Coffin, the three-time Grammy-Award winning saxophonist of Dave Mathews Band and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.

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Listen and Learn

One of the first questions I ask a new trumpet student is: “Who do you listen to?” I’m amazed by how short the list is in some cases. Find out some ways to improve your mental library of sounds. By Chase Sanborn, renowned saxophonist.

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Q&A With Paul Rennick

In a Q&A conducted by Dennis DeLucia, Paul Rennick--who has taught The Blue Devils, Carolina Crown and Phantom Regiment and was instrumental in UNT winning its unparalleled 14th title in the collegiate division of the Percussive Arts Society Marching Percussion Festival--speaks about his major influences, experiences and tips for students.

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Team-Building Tips

Some of the best parts of color guard are the friendships you develop from being part of a team. But building a cohesive team takes effort from every individual. Here are ways that you can contribute! By Catina Anderson, color guard instructor and founder of colorguardcoaches.com.

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