by Seow Yibin | Mar 21, 2017 | Perspectives |
A reality check This month has been stressful for those involved in the Band SYF. As a band instructor, I have been thinking over about the value of SYF and the preparations for it – how does this whole journey help students to grow in band art and understand...
by Tim Lautzenheiser | Nov 20, 2016 | Perspectives |
[blockquote author=”Cullen Hightower” ]One difference between savagery and civilization is a little courtesy. There’s no telling what a lot of courtesy would do.[/blockquote] As teachers, we all have a desire to present valuable information to our...
by Tim Lautzenheiser | Jul 31, 2016 | Perspectives |
[blockquote author=”” ]There are no limits to the amount of good you can accomplish if you don’t care who gets the credit.[/blockquote] Teacher? Psychologist? Counselor? Performer? Confidant? And other assorted job-related responsibilities included in the...
by Editor | May 16, 2016 | Memories |
Kasaoka Tsuneyoshi I had my 11th visit to Singapore in March and April 2016, and visited bands of different schools. During my stay, I taught some bands from primary and secondary schools, junior colleges and universities, and also went to listen to some concerts. In...
by Tim Lautzenheiser | Jan 20, 2016 | Perspectives |
[blockquote author=”Charles DuBois” pull=”normal”]The important thing is this: to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we could become[/blockquote] If we were fortunate, we all had some teachers who were able to touch...