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