1. Motivating Students and Organizing the Band
- Establishing a clear and inclusive sense of mission and organization -
1) Communication within the band
2) Organizing the band
3) Communication with people outside of the band
2. Fundamentals and Creating an Ideal Sound
- Correct individual sound = correct ensemble sound -
1) Three basics to playing the instrument
2) Individual and sectional practice
3) Tuning
4) Creating the sound - basic band training
3. Before working on the music
- Sound-based training methods -
1) Instrumentation
2) Creating sound and tone shape in the music
3) Band rehearsal without the director
4) Other advice for directors
5) How Seika Girl’s High School works on a music piece