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by Dr. Paul Buyer Have you ever been told by a director, instructor, or section leader that you “need to practice?”  This vague statement can often leave students confused, deflated, and discouraged.  Instead, what students really need is direction, help, and mentorship on how to practice, so they are equipped to work on their own in a productive and efficient manner.  Here are fifteen tips on how to structure an excellent individual practice session: Reserve the room. Arrange for a dedicated and quiet practice space to get your work done. Create a game plan. Know in advance what you need to work on and write down your goals. Turn off your devices. Discipline yourself to avoid checking texts, email, and social media. Manage your time. Organize,...

CARMINA REVEALED (part 2) Orff wrote the names of the instruments in German in the manuscript (of which I own a copy). He indicated the following: Pauken (5 kessel) Schlagwerk (5 spiele), 2 kleine Trommeln, 1 grosse Tromel,1 Schelle, 1 Triangel, 1 paar Cymbeln, 2 paar Becken, 1 grosser Gong in D 1 kleiner Gong (oder Glocken platten immer  in No.13) 3 Glocken in F C F Röhrenglocken, 3 Glockenspiele, 1 Xylophone, 1 Castagnette, 1 Ratschen On December 1950 (thirteen years after the premiere!), preparations for a printed score start. On July 1951 (note how slow things were moving), Orff indicated that “All the instrumental descriptions in the score will be in Italian […]. I do not know the Italian...

“Carmina Burana” is a tremendously popular work featuring interesting timpani and percussion parts, which make it also a well-liked composition among percussionists. This series of articles will deal with the percussion instruments included in the orchestration, a description of them, clarifications about some obscure indications by the composer and assignments.Benediktbeuern is a municipality in Bayern, Germany. In 1803, a manuscript containing songs and poems from the 13th and 14th centuries was found in its abbey (“Bura Sancti Benedicti” in Latin, “Kloster Benediktbeuern” in German) by Johann Christoph von Aretin.In 1847, Johann Andreas Schemeller published an edition of the original version, giving it the title of “Carmina Burana” (it was his invention, as that title does not appear in the original...

Grover Protégé Triangles offer percussionists outstanding sound quality and versatility at an accessible price point. Available in both 6” & 8” sizes, & made from premium steel, these triangles resist corrosion while preserving the natural overtone spectrum for a shimmering, dynamic tone. The 6” model delivers a versatile sound with a clear, bright focus suited for general use. The 8” triangle offers greater projection and body, ideal for applications requiring a bolder, fuller sound. Both sizes produce a consistent overtone spectrum across their entire dynamic range.  https://youtu.be/bChQa4N7-iI?si=aLSsvu5V-kgLlpwV