The Instrumentalist

Articles October 2014

Woodwind Clinic:
The Art of Teaching Saxophone, An Interview with Timothy McAllister
“I tell advanced high school and college players that they should spend 30-45 minutes a day on long tones and careful tuning with a high-quality tuner.”
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Directory:
2014 Directory of Music Schools
This annual feature for directors and students offers a collection of information about a variety of college and university music programs.
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Analysis:
Block M, An Interpretive Analysis of Jerry Bilik’s Classic March
“Avoid using skinny drumset sticks, which lack the depth of tone required for most concert band or orchestral playing.”
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Preventing Injuries:
Strengthening The Hands
“Students should be careful not to force the fingers any further apart than is comfortable. At no time should this or any other exercise cause discomfort or pain.”
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Woodwind Clinic:
A Guide to Doubling On Clarinet and Saxophone
"The best clarinet mouthpiece for doublers is ultimately just the best clarinet mouthpiece.”
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String Clinic:
Learning to Play Fast
“To work on efficient string crossings, place the bow on a string and then move the bow from string to string without making a sound.”
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Woodwind Clinic:
Balancing the Bassoon
“The big drawback with using a seat strap is that it prevents playing while standing.”
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Notes from Northfield:
A Letter to College Freshmen Everywhere

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Life of Reely:
Now That’s Scary

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