Sectionals

With any flutist, regardless of age or level, the first priority is understanding breathing. Breath control determines 100 percent of a flutist’s success with tone quality, phrasing, technique and intonation, so practice daily breathing exercises to develop control and capacity. Try these exercises. From University of North Texas flute professor Mary Karen Clardy.

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Practice Perfect

Practice doesn’t make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect. Read about how to adopt healthy practice habits, from trumpeter Chase Sanborn.

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Q&A with Matt Savage

In a Q&A conducted by Dennis DeLucia, Matt Savage--who has taught the Velvet Knights, Bluecoats and the University of North Carolina (UNC) as well as sits on the WGI steering committee--speaks about his major influences, experiences and tips for students.

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Teaching Tips

If you’re a veteran member, chances are you will get the opportunity to help younger teammates master routines. Here are some steps for success. From Catina Anderson, founder of www.colorguardeducators.com.

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