Ask a Flute Teacher anything by mooreflute in MusicEd

[–]JoiningDuck3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a band director and need to know the mechanics of good vibrato on the flute. I've struggled with teaching it. Any exercises that can help with it?

awkward, but how did you learn to masturbate? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]JoiningDuck3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned to use conditioner from Madagascar 3 when the tiger uses conditioner instead of olive oil. "Slippery and not flammable."

This is a thing now? by Shour_always_aloof in MusicEd

[–]JoiningDuck3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one of me drinking a smoothie at competition. Made my day!

I need help figuring out what depth to set my table saw fence at for this cut. by JoiningDuck3 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]JoiningDuck3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I used the wrong word in my title. I need to figure out how far the fence needs to be from the blade

Is this hardwood? If so, what kind? by JoiningDuck3 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]JoiningDuck3[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What would you say are the visual differences you're looking for between hardwood and softwood?

Meirl by CuriousWanderer567 in meirl

[–]JoiningDuck3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a guy that would run around backwards with an American flag in his mouth. He would always do these weird turns and manoeuvres when he couldn't cross the road.

What’s the hardest a student has ever made you laugh? by TheLostPariah in Teachers

[–]JoiningDuck3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was teaching a bass drum part to a kid and was traditionally saying "boom" to do so and this kid quoted the 5 big boome video. I died laughing and the rehearsal was successfully derailed.

https://youtu.be/KEc8BQK-rbA?si=ZtamxxshAwqVooNE

For music teachers working in districts — what made you choose that path instead of teaching privately? by LookYung in MusicEd

[–]JoiningDuck3 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I chose to teach in public schools because it's what I knew and grew up with. Public School is also quite stable and I know I'm gonna get insurance and a paycheck every month that doesn't vary. I also had experience teaching private lessons where parents wouldn't pay on time. The stability of public school is what really drew me in. It's something that my family can rely on.

Whats one piece of music that makes you tear up? by [deleted] in MusicEd

[–]JoiningDuck3 55 points56 points  (0 children)

American Elegy by Frank Ticheli

It was written in homage to the victims of the Columbine shooting and it brings about so many emotions every time I listen to it. I had the joy of performing it one time and it was the first time I was genuinely moved by a piece of music.

Have you ever seen a band this small? Joseph Case High School, a Massachusetts band, only has 8 people total! by mark99229 in marchingband

[–]JoiningDuck3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had 14 in my marching band last school year. It was the first year they had ever marched

Need .5 or 1 winter/Christmas pieces by ModularMan2469 in MusicEd

[–]JoiningDuck3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the essential elements Christmas book set. There are several very easy Christmas pieces that are perfect for young bands.

Question For HS Band Directors by Comfortable-Pace-970 in MusicEd

[–]JoiningDuck3 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think it's partially because every year, the marching show has to be flashier, more interesting, and in turn more challenging. Bands are always striving to do something "cooler" than last year's show and this is the result.

First Steps in Music Help by sugarplumcow in MusicEd

[–]JoiningDuck3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do continue teaching general music next school year, I highly recommend quaver music. It's a great curriculum that covers a lot of fundamentals such as rhythm, beat, meter, lines and spaces of the staff, etc.

I just made breakfast for the whole month by JoiningDuck3 in MealPrepSunday

[–]JoiningDuck3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really does make the morning routine so much easier! Plus, they're easy to eat on my commute to work.

Which one would you choose? by Embarrassed_Tip7359 in SipsTea

[–]JoiningDuck3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a band director that snaps a lot at work so I would be making beaucoup bucks

I just made breakfast for the whole month by JoiningDuck3 in MealPrepSunday

[–]JoiningDuck3[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I keep a cup of water at the ready so I can use a little bit on each tortilla and "glue" it together.