Just showing up is half the battle

Wednesday, 22 November 2006 15:59 Last Updated on Thursday, 14 May 2009 00:09 Written by Simon Cole

show up One the things that makes up drop out of activities like music or sports is the feeling that we are not prepared for the class or didn't practice enough.

Quick Fixes for Tenon corks.

Friday, 17 June 2005 13:02 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 February 2006 04:04 Written by Simon Cole

The cork covering the tenons of woodwinds is usually natural sheet cork. This not something you are likely to find at your local hardware store. It is very fine and close grained. Over time it will dry and compress. This can make the joints wobble and likely make them leak as well.

Quick fixes for Woodwinds in Band Class

Tuesday, 19 October 2004 10:48 Last Updated on Monday, 10 September 2007 04:26 Written by Simon Cole

Having taught band I know nothing is more disrupting to the class and your train of thought than an interruption

Orchestra Etiquette

Thursday, 11 November 2004 04:08 Last Updated on Saturday, 27 September 2008 17:26 Written by Simon Cole

Like any closed society, orchestras have their own rules and standards of conduct, some are merely a matter of common sense but for a new player they are alas not always obvious, so here are some of the basics.

Saxophone Care

Saturday, 16 October 2004 02:18 Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 October 2004 14:53 Written by Simon Cole

Basic things to do are:

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Practice tips

Just showing up is half the battle

Quick Fixes for Tenon corks.

Quick fixes for Woodwinds in Band Class

Orchestra Etiquette

Saxophone Care

Upcoming

Practice tips

Just showing up is half the battle

Quick Fixes for Tenon corks.

Quick fixes for Woodwinds in Band Class

Orchestra Etiquette

Saxophone Care

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