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Proceed With Care by Nilo Hovey 
Proper warm-up methods will result in better rehearsals
Rehearsal Psychology by Nilo Hovey
The mindset of your students is no less important than their technical skills
I Have To Do What? By Robert C. Rawlins
Young instrumentalists should learn to sing so they can learn to hear
Make Them Think by Rob Shaver
Try a few fresh ideas to get the most out of your students' warm-up time
Rehearsal Techniques: Attacks and Releases by James Neilson
Music is composed in many styles and idioms, each with its own type of attack and release.
Rehearsal Techniques: Phrasing and Phrase Content by James Neilson
Questions and answers of phrasing and phrase content.
Rehearsal Techniques: Tempo and Rhythm by James Neilson
Questions and answers of tempo and rhythm.
The Changing Instrumental Rehearsal by Gary Wolfman
A different approach to teaching performance-based classes.
Studying The Full Score Part II by Dr. James Neilson and Dr. Karl M. Holvik
The authors presume that the conductor has been given adequate formal training and now is ready to begin a searching, probing study of the full score, which task is for removed from the ephemeral joy of making music.
Some Dismantling Required by Eugene Dowdy
Music, as we have learned in our theory classes, is made up of elements. The compositional process is a wondrous skill of assembling these parts onto a time frame creating a work of art.
Aesthetics in Rehearsing the Symphonic Band by Dr. Edwin C. Kruth
Aesthetics are defined as being perceptive, to feel, the branch of philosophy dealing with the beautiful, chiefly with respect to theories of its essential character; also the branch of psychology treating the sensations and emotions evoked by the fine arts.
How To Rehearse by Nicholas V. Holland, III, Ph.D.
Yes, I can hear your laughter, and deservedly so; there isn't really anything "sure-fire" in teaching. However, I can guarantee that you will find at least some part of these two teaching methods useful in your daily rehearsals.
Efficient Rehearsal Techniques Part I: Creating Opportunities for Success by William Gourley
Carefully created lesson plans enable you to chart a course for the students' musical growth and assist you in monitoring your instruction.
How to Make Rehearsals More Effective by Dr. Frederick Burrack
Interestingly the first area on which to focus in making rehearsals more effective does not coincided with the rehearsal itself. It is in planning.
Training the Woodwind Section in Full Band Rehearsal by Randall Spicer
The proper use of rehearsal techniques will result in an improvement of tone, intonation, balance, and blend in all sections of the band. There are many fundamentals that must be used consistently in each rehearsal.
Educator's Viewpoint by Thomas Dvorak
If we lived in a perfect world and could design our band rehearsals upon the models of out-standing conductors, what would they be like?
Flute Improvisation by Hubert Laws
Although the flute is termed a monotone instrument, the improvising flutist need not limit himself to one color but should feel free to experiment with various sounds to enhance his individual musical personality.
Stage Decorum: Set the Tone for Outstanding Performances by Gary Gribble
An important element of preparation for your performance is stage decorum. How will you enter and exit the stage? Will you warm up on stage? Will you tune the group? Will soloists be asked to stand?
