Wendy Higdon
Building Fundamentally Strong Musicians in Beginning Band
Many thanks to D'Addario Education Collective for publishing this article! Check it out here. #fundamentals #beginningband #DAddario...
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Wendy Higdon
- Apr 4, 2017
- 3 min
The Most Complete Recruitment Checklist Ever-- for Type A Directors (and Everyone Else)
Recruitment of beginning musicians is such an important process, but it can be overwhelming when you don't know where to begin. Staying...
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Wendy Higdon
- Feb 12, 2017
- 3 min
Make Your Students' First Exposure to Instruments Magical Through Instrument Fittings
In the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, young Harry, upon learning he is a wizard, is taken to Ollivander's Shop to purchase...
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Wendy Higdon
- Jul 31, 2016
- 4 min
Setting Your New Beginners Up For Success
In a week, I will be starting a new crop of beginning band students-- my 26th opportunity to share this most exciting and crucial time...
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Wendy Higdon
- Jul 24, 2015
- 6 min
Teaching Clarinet: The Third Lesson
It's an exciting day! Today is the day that my students will take home their clarinets for the very first time. Read more about how I...
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Wendy Higdon
- Jul 17, 2015
- 6 min
Teaching Clarinet: Day Two
After spending the first lesson getting acquainted with our new instruments and learning a little about body awareness, it's time to...
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Wendy Higdon
- May 26, 2015
- 4 min
Tending to a New Crop
In a week, I will be starting a new crop of beginning band students-- my 25th opportunity to share this most exciting and crucial time...
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