Virtual Directors Academy Resources
Beginning the Double Reeds- Professor Ken Futterer
Session 10 - August 4, 2020 (click title for documents)
- ASBOA: Virtual Instruction for Student Engagement and Musical Growth | Video | Stephanie Williams- Benton Schools
- The Young Jazz Drummer: A Path to Better Swing (and other tips) | Handouts | Video | Phil Parker
Session 9 - July 28, 2020 (click title for documents)
- Beyond the Notes and Rhythms | Video | Richard Clary & Gary Green
- Basics and Aesthetics of Vibrato | Handouts | Video | Karen Futterer
Session 8 - July 21, 2020 (click title for documents)
- The Creative Repertoire Initiative | Video | Frank Ticheli
- Saxophone Vibrato; Two Worlds, One Technique | Video | Ken Futterer
Session 7 - July 14, 2020: (click title for documents)
- Incorporating Theory into the Traditional Band Rehearsal | Video | Dr. Roy Magnuson
- Tuba Tips: How to Help Your Students Overcome Common Challenges | Video | Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James
Session 6 - July 7, 2020: (click title for documents)
- Getting Kids to Go! Musicality & Technique in the Young Band | Video | Teresa Elliot, Chip De Stefano, Dr. Jim Daughters
- Clarinet Technique | Video | Dr. Nicolas del Grazia
Session 5 - June 30, 2020: (click title for documents)
- Minor Instrument Repairs & Preventative Maintenance for the Director | Video | Hal Cooper Jr.
- How to Tune Two Double Reeds WIthout Having to Burn One |Video | Ken Futterer
Session 4 - June 23, 2020: (click title for documents)
- One Recording and You're Hooked: The Marching Band Staff and Adjudicator | Slides | Video | Beth Fabrizio
- Preparing Young Euphoniumists for Challenges and Opportunities that are Unique to the Instrument | Video | Dr. Sean Reed
Session 3 - June 16, 2020: (click title for documents)
- Marching Band Coordination & Design | Video | Susan Bass & Dr. Jim Daughters
- Making Time for the Details: Trombone Methods & Strategies that Don't Always Get Enough Attention | Video | Dr. Sean Reed
Session 2 - June 9, 2020: (click title for documents)
- Copyright Practices and Tips for Online Teaching |Powerpoint |Video| Steve Danyew
- French Horn Masterclass Handout| Video | Evan Mino
Session 1 - June 2, 2020: (click title for documents)
- Tips For A Better March Performance Handout| Video | Dr. Jim Daughters
- What You Say Matters: Reinforcing Your Trumpet Section Handout | Powerpoint| Video | Dr. TJ Perry