Links in this episode
Musser 4.3 Kelon Marimba (recommended) - http://bit.ly/38MeuM4Yamaha Low A Padouk Marimba (cheaper) - http://bit.ly/38Ov0evBasic Yamaha Vibraphone (non graduated) - http://bit.ly/2VaeYYzSlide with the percussion rotation - http://bit.ly/2uVzJwt
Rudiment page - http://bit.ly/2SN7Ob4Beginning Band Pick of the Week
Creepy Crawlies by Michael Story
Published by Belwin Mills (Alfred)Trumpet and clarinet go to Bb in the staffThe piece uses the first 6 notes of the C minor scale for all instruments.Link to buy/listen - http://bit.ly/2wDkyZh

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Should you go to assessment? Are there viable alternatives? What are the judges even listening for? How do we use assessment to further our musical goals? All this and more in this episode! 

#31 The Value of Assessment

We’re back with some tips for sight reading at assessment! 

#30 Sight Reading at Assessment

We chat with 3 teachers with various levels of experience about the process of student teaching and how it does and doesn't prepare you for the gig!

#29 Student Teaching

This year, my school (Shelburne Middle School) was picked to play at our state conference. I invited legends Harry Farmer from Blacksburg MS and Scott Allred from Fieldale-Collinsville MS on the show for advice and guidance. 

#28 Playing at State Conference

Perspectives on interviews from Alan Shull, Principal of Fort Defiance High school, and Barry Flowe, former Curriculum Supervisor of Hanover County. 

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