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McCracken Band : Recommended : Books
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Midwest Clinic Archive (2006). Midwest Clinic Archive (2013). Recommended Books for Band Directors. By Robert J. Garofalo. Even though this was written over 20 years ago, it is wonderful guide to structuring a comprehensive band curriculum. One of the "core" music ed. books. Intangibles of Musical Performance. Best Music for High School Band. By Thomas L. Dvorak, et al. The Creative Director: Alternative Rehearsal Techniques. By Edward S. Lisk. Practicing for Young Musicians. Teaching Music Through Perfo...
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McCracken Band : Recordings
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Midwest Clinic Archive (2006). Midwest Clinic Archive (2013). Listen to select tracks by clicking on the recordings below or by visiting our media page. We are quite pleased to once again team up with Mark Custom Recording to produce this CD of our last several SuperState performances and our 2010 IMEA All-State Concert Performance! 2011 MENC North Central Conference. Our first CD in years! Available for purchase from Soundwave Recording. 2006 Midwest Clinic: An International Band and Orchestra Conference.
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McCracken Band : Recommended : Recordings
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Midwest Clinic Archive (2006). Midwest Clinic Archive (2013). Band and Wind Ensemble. Although none of their albums are currently listed in the recommendations. Check out the catalog of Mark Custom Recording. They have a great collection of band recordings including archives of past TMEA and Midwest Clinic performance. Mr De Stefano's Friends. A collection of recordings by Mr. De Stefano's friends and former classmates. My bias towards brass music is very evident here! Site by Joshua Brown.
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Getzen : Trumpet
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From the top of the line Custom Series Bb and C Trumpets to our entry level student line, all Getzen Trumpets are built with the same skill and dedication to quality. You will find the same high standards on a trumpet intended for an orchestra as you will for a trumpet bound for a child's first recital. Finally, every Getzen Trumpet is hand mounted and assembled by our staff of highly trained craftsmen and women. The same care is put into every trumpet that goes through the factory. Whether the t...Limit...
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Getzen : Trumpet : Specialty
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Getzen Specialty Trumpets are designed to fill the positions left open by standard trumpets and cornets. Getzen offers two different piccolo trumpet models. Both the 940 Eterna Short Model Piccolo and the all new 3916 Custom Series Long Model Piccolo feature a four valve configurations that provide free blowing instruments with excellent intonation. Both are perfect for any Baroque and specialty literature. Piccolo trumpet with copper bell and four valves. Bugles with yellow brass or gold brass bells.
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Getzen : Trombone : Accessories
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Cases, Care and Maintenance, Extras. The same attention to detail and commitment to quality found in all Getzen instruments is also apparent through out the entire line of Getzen accessories. Getzen also offers a complete line of mouthpieces for all Getzen instruments in a variety of sizes. Each mouthpiece is of the highest quality and comes standard with a silver plated finish. When it comes to the maintenance of your Getzen instrument the perfect tool is the Getzen Care Kit. Each Care Kit comes com...
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McCracken Band : Resources : First Lessons
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Midwest Clinic Archive (2006). Midwest Clinic Archive (2013). Beginner First Lesson Practice Sheets. Downloads: 9264, PDF: 295 KB. Downloads: 5394, PDF: 32 KB. Downloads: 3042, PDF: 32 KB. Downloads: 2146, PDF: 34 KB. Downloads: 3658, PDF: 24 KB. Downloads: 1288, PDF: 23 KB. Downloads: 2375, PDF: 23 KB. Downloads: 1044, PDF: 23 KB. Downloads: 1280, PDF: 23 KB. Site by Joshua Brown.
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McCracken Band : Repertoire : Recommended Repertoire for Young Band
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Midwest Clinic Archive (2006). Midwest Clinic Archive (2013). My tastes in band music for the middle school level tend to be quite narrow. The works listed in these recommendations have all been rehearsed and performed by the McCracken Middle School Bands. Works are those that I consider to be the "core" of the young band repertoire. While the others may or may not have the same degree of musical depth, they are all pieces that I have enjoyed preparing and performing with my students. King's Feast, The.
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Getzen : Warranties
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The Getzen Gold Warranty covers all Getzen models (with exception of Custom Series instruments) and offers the standard Getzen lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials on valves as well as a five year limited warranty on all other parts. Transferable Lifetime Piston Warranty. This is a required question. This is a required question. This is a required question. This is a required question. This is a required question. This is a required question. This is a required question.
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Getzen : Flugelhorns
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If a dark mellow sound is what you’re looking for, Getzen has a line of versatile Flugelhorns that will meet your needs. As with all Getzen piston instruments, all Getzen Flugelhorns feature the legendary Getzen valve section with nickel plated, nickel silver pistons that combine lightening quick response with outstanding durability. Professional small bore Bb flugelhorn with copper bell. Professional small bore Bb flugelhorn with yellow brass bell. Site by Joshua Brown.
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