Band Basics and Beyond - establishing strong fundamentals in band at all levels
Saturday, January 24, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Description
Establishing and reinforcing good habits is essential for bands at all levels. This session will focus on developing good habits of tone, embouchure, air flow, articulation, posture, note length, dynamics, phrasing, etc. Focus will be placed on practice strategies that work in full band to build individual technique.
Speakers
Matthew Palmieri
Learning Objective 1
Participants will learn strategies for teaching instrumental technique in a full band setting
Learning Objective 2
Participants will learn full ensemble rehearsal strategies that reinforce the individual techniques covered.
Learning Objective 3
Participants will leave with a packet (or access to an electronic packet) of materials they can use right away in class based on the topics covered in this session.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School