Why an ‘A’ is not enough in music

Leave a Comment / Assistant Directing, High Schools, Music Performance, Teaching, Teaching Music / By John Gardner

I have used this video multiple times in ensemble rehearsals. Really makes a strong point in the difference in expectation and excellence level in music. Please listen to all of it.

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