Tips for Teaching Rhythmic Fundamentals to Music Students

By Carolyn Walter I can scarcely think of anything more fundamental to musicianship than rhythm. With few exceptions, I find that a solid rhythmic foundation is truly the root of a good performance.  A piece played with otherwise flawless accuracy sounds sloppy or even falls completely apart without proper rhythmic control; never mind if the... Continue Reading →

Dennis Alexander – Artist Interview

By Brendan Lai-Tong Today we had the opportunity to interview Professor Dennis Alexander, a prolific composer on staff at Alfred Music Publishing. In addition to his compositional duties at Alfred, Dennis is also an active soloist, accompanist, chamber musician and clinician.  Keep reading to learn more about Dennis and how he approaches his compositional process.... Continue Reading →

Featured Choral New Releases

Featured Choral New Releases    By Brendan Lai-Tong Choir Directors, this article is just for you!  We decided to showcase some of the newest releases from your favorite publishers like Hal Leonard, Alfred, Lorenz, Brentwood Benson and Hinshaw. Hal Leonard New Release Pick Sing and Celebrate! – Cindy Berry ($39.99 $31.99)  Designed for younger elementary choirs,... Continue Reading →

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