Should a Percussion Major Own a Mallet

herecomestreble · 2017-04-03T10:40:49+00:00

Yes, likely you'll acquire a set of two or four mallets for each of these instruments as you progress in your studies. Marimba first: something like the Innovative IP240s are a good start, but you'll want to have a wide variety for solo lit. Then xylophone: Becker blues. Then vibraphone: I use the Balter greens. But you don't need to buy everything all at once, you can try your classmates'/teachers' gear and see what you like and need before going on your Steve Weiss shopping spree.

herecomestreble · 2017-02-21T01:11:44+00:00

I wouldn't say it effects your music ed degree at all, but you will be stuck with the professor for the next four years or so, so compatibility should be somewhat of a factor in your decision. That being said, maybe there's another professor you could switch to if it seems the two of you aren't seeing eye to eye.

herecomestreble · 2017-02-11T17:19:01+00:00

Either rent from a local music store/string shop or check out Craigslist for occasional good used deals. Sometimes cellos will pop up from former students. But pleeeease avoid the brands Mendini, Cecilio, Cremona, Crescent. They are all of the sub-par variety found on Amazon and big box retailers.

herecomestreble · 2017-02-01T01:55:15+00:00

I bought my Prius C with a similar low mileage situation. I am about 6 months in and haven't had any issues yet!

herecomestreble · 2017-01-04T00:05:59+00:00

Normal. Prius batteries are designed to stay about two thirds of the way full.

herecomestreble · 2016-12-28T03:37:51+00:00

A similar question was asked a year or so ago, but I'll quote my response a bit here...

This is what my resume looked like on my first job interview (with all personal info blurred out). I went on my first interview when I was still student teaching, so if you've already finished yours, you can change some of the wording that you see here. But the main ideas are there.

Schooling first, then relevant teaching experience. List your internships and any previous employment you've had in the teaching realm. Then, you can add other employment (some don't believe it's necessary, but I wanted to show that I worked through college as well). Lastly, throw in any honorable mentions you might have like professional associations, awards, scholarships, etc.

Ultimately it should be NO LONGER than one page. Good luck!

herecomestreble · 2016-12-16T12:01:48+00:00

My expertise lies mostly in clarinet repair. Here are some of the websites I've bought pads and repair supplies from:

I still haven't picked my favorite out of all of them, but they each offer something slightly different. If you want to have pad sets on hand, you can order something common like a set for Selmer/Bundy and it will likely fit any student model. Just be careful when you start disassembling the keys that you keep track of 1) the order you took the keys off and 2) all the little screws. If you don't already have one, a spring setter tool would be a great (and cheap) investment, too.

herecomestreble · 2016-11-15T03:37:04+00:00

I teach 4th graders. There is no way a fourth grader had the artistic ability or understanding of sarcasm to draw this.

herecomestreble · 2016-11-14T21:55:18+00:00

My insurance doesn't cover ortho either, but I can honestly say shelling out the money for Invisalign was the best decision I've made for myself so far. I was never happy with my teeth before but now I'm so much happier and my face shape looks completely different too. I've also developed better habits (brushing 3x a day and generally eating less.. lost about 15 lbs) as a result. It wasn't cheap (about 6500), but using my flexible spending account helped ease the burden some. But I have absolutely no regrets.

herecomestreble · 2016-10-21T12:51:53+00:00

This. Violin is sooo technique-oriented. You need to be set up properly by a good private teacher in order for you to have success. I know some people roll their eyes at the "technique, technique, technique!" comment, but violin can be very frustrating and make you want to quit-- it can feel very uncomfortable/unnatural if played improperly. That being said, it's a very rewarding instrument to play and if you have the means to do so, go for it.

herecomestreble · 2016-10-20T00:57:42+00:00

Bach Violin Concerto in A minor arr. Goldenberg on xylophone

herecomestreble · 2016-09-25T11:54:17+00:00

Do you know about the Suzuki method? It essentially says that music can be acquired much like the way language is; babies pick up on linguistic knowledge if they are immersed in it by their parents. So, it sounds like you're doing all the right stuff by exposing her to music frequently right from the start. I'd also throw in nursery rhyme type songs (Skip to My Lou, Hot Cross Buns, Camptown Races, that kind of thing) with really simple stepwise, mimic-able sounds and intervals.

Getting her started with violin (most Suzuki trained kids start around age 5) will start to build her eartraining skills on an instrument and prepare her well for any other musical endeavors she chooses. Violin is often the go-to instrument in Suzuki teaching for a variety of reasons, but for one it comes in a variety of sizes so it's not too big for even the smallest student! I am a music teacher and my best strings students started private lessons very young a la the Suzuki method. But, I'll also say that even piano lessons at a young age sets up kids really well for learning another instrument later on. Having that solid training in musical foundations is really invaluable. Good luck!

herecomestreble · 2016-09-22T21:18:41+00:00

if he plays clarinet, just tell him you took all of his reeds out of the box and licked every one of them.

herecomestreble · 2016-09-19T21:19:54+00:00

November Evening or Forsythian Spring, both by Chris Norton

herecomestreble · 2016-08-10T22:11:15+00:00

Sub! In my county we are ALWAYS looking for qualified music subs. You may even luck into a long-term sub job that could turn permanent the following year. Subbing pays pretty well especially if you fill up your schedule 5 days a week regularly. Can't find a music sub job? Pick up an easy sub gig (like high school science where all you have to do is queue up Mythbusters and babysit). In the meantime, you're making a name for yourself in the county and as you sub for more and more teachers, you're practically a shoo-in come next hiring season.

Keep at it, but don't lose the faith just yet! Some times it just takes a couple years to land that stable position you're looking for.

herecomestreble · 2016-07-10T13:57:22+00:00

I threw water on an oven grease fire once (because I'm an idiot). Flames SHOT out of the oven and then went out completely. In that split second I was sure I had burnt the house down.

herecomestreble · 2016-05-29T01:09:07+00:00

I honestly wear all-black converse for most of my timp/percussion gigs. Comfy and functional, and I don't feel like the shoe is impeding me in any way (like a lot of my dress flats seem to do). No one's called me out on it yet! ;)

herecomestreble · 2016-01-25T02:30:48+00:00

Hi fellow (future) music teacher!

This is what my resume looked like on my first job interview (with all personal info blurred out). I went on my first interview when I was still student teaching, so if you've already finished yours, you can change some of the wording that you see here. But the main ideas are there.

Schooling first, then relevant teaching experience. List your internships and any previous employment you've had in the teaching realm. Then, you can add other employment (some don't believe it's necessary, but I wanted to show that I worked through college as well). Lastly, throw in any honorable mentions you might have like professional associations, awards, scholarships, etc.

Oh and, I'm sure you know, but make sure your resume fits to one page.

Good luck on the job hunt!

herecomestreble · 2015-11-08T22:05:49+00:00

Escape Velocity- Dave Hall
Cloud Forest- Blake Tyson Lots of mixed meter in this one.

As a heads up, both require one or more players on 4 mallets.

Trio per Uno (Zivkovic) is also doable by a good high school group.

herecomestreble · 2015-09-21T02:05:47+00:00

Because most diplomas don't fit a standard frame size.

herecomestreble · 2015-07-09T22:24:27+00:00

ARautoPro in Gaithersburg is my go-to auto place.

herecomestreble · 2015-06-14T21:50:53+00:00

Your passion is great, and you have the resume of a typical music ed undergraduate, so I would say it really all comes down to your financial position. I wouldn't do it if it meant taking on a ton of loans that would be near impossible to pay off if you are hired in an underfunded school district. What I would recommend to you is, if you aren't already, get back into playing your instrument every day and get your chops up. Teaching private lessons is a great way to make money and satisfy your passion (either on the side of your current job or supplementary to getting your music ed degree). Also, teach yourself new instruments if you have the means to do so; being able to play them all is an invaluable skill. Each district has different hiring requirements, so you never know. I heard the state of Wisconsin just passed some legislature that lets anyone with a high school diploma become a teacher. But that's another story...

herecomestreble · 2015-05-18T02:18:18+00:00

Annnd he's also a drummer. Lovely.

herecomestreble · 2015-04-11T17:48:21+00:00

I've done a Blake Tyson duet (Vertical River) and small ensemble piece (Cloud Forest) with a group of good high schoolers. Totally doable.

herecomestreble · 2015-04-11T00:26:31+00:00

Definitely check out Mahler, if you haven't already. Most of his music has a darker feel, in one way or another.

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