Approaches to Program Band Performances Planning for success by choosing the right music!
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by Thomas Willmann
For bands, concerts serve a variety of functions. Concerts
can strengthen the reputation of your music program.
community, build a sense of unity by bringing people
and the audience’s reception when selecting a program’s
provide opportunities to offer musical enjoyment for the
together, and provide challenging artistic outlets for students. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting every music program, now is the time to consider alternatives
and new approaches. A well-planned performance, live-
stream, recording, or socially distanced in-person concert
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Music Director
Directors should always consider the students’ growth
content and the performance medium. Student growth is vital; however, the audience’s approval is also a necessary
consideration for continued support. Knowing how to accomplish both can be challenging even for the expe-
rienced director, especially in the pandemic age. When
