172 Programming Substance for Festivals with Julius Tolentino
The Growing Band Director
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Building a Strong Music Culture in School Bands
The chapter emphasizes the significance of creating a strong music culture in a school band program, focusing on jazz education. It discusses the experiences and success of a jazz band at Newark Academy, the importance of nurturing a love for jazz music among students, and the impact of emphasizing continuous improvement and dedication in rehearsals. Additionally, the chapter highlights the yearly schedule for jazz students, the introduction of improvisation at a young age, and the approach to teaching students jazz improvisation skills.
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