Episode 14: I Went to Band Camp
Synopsis:My husband and I went to band camp for adults! In this episode, find out more about our experience at Birch Creek Wind Ensemble Retreat. Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate...
Synopsis:My husband and I went to band camp for adults! In this episode, find out more about our experience at Birch Creek Wind Ensemble Retreat. Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate...
This summer I went to band camp! We attended the Birch Creek Wind Ensemble Retreat in Door County, Wisconsin. It was a fun learning experience and a chance to get away for several days....
Today’s topic is writing for beginner/intermediate/non-pro musicians. I’ll discuss what influenced me to focus on this group: my experiences in high school district band (and two conductors in particular); a student and her friend...
Music appreciation / Wind band music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published December 30, 2016 · Last modified September 30, 2021
As with any year, 2016 had its ups and downs. I feel I’ve grown musically thanks to opportunities I’ve had, and look forward to continuing on that journey in 2017. I’m happy with the...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published September 29, 2016 · Last modified April 27, 2022
With the appearance of “Slava!” on our music stands this semester in community band, I decided now was as good a time as any to chat about this fun piece by Leonard Bernstein. For...