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JT Houser
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- Reading, PA
- United States
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JT Houser's Discussions
Transition to Middle School
Hey there! Next year my school district is transitioning from a Junior High format at the middle level (gr. 7-9) to a Middle School format (gr. 6-8). Has anyone else ever taught at both of…Continue
Started May 18, 2010
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Brian Balmages left a comment for JT Houser
Thank you JT. I appreciate the kind words. I just conducted that last night in Charlotte - I am very happy with the piece and what I've heard ensembles doing with it. All the very best to you and your group! -BB
JT Houser left a comment for Brian Balmages
Brian,
My concert band just performed "Reverberations" this past weekend at Festival! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful composition! I've tried introducing minimalism to the kiddos several times without success. My…
Transition to Middle School
Hey there! Next year my school district is transitioning from a Junior High format at the middle level (gr. 7-9) to a Middle School format (gr. 6-8). Has anyone else ever taught at both of those levels, specifically, in their career? If so, any advice on what to expect? I've only ever been involved with Jr. High ensembles to this point in my career. Thanks!JTSee More
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JT Houser commented on Mike Doll's group 'SmartMusic Users'
I tried getting my students to sign up for SmartMusic this year to have a class but didn't have any success. Any tips how how to convince them to sign up, since there IS a fee involved? I debated approaching my music booster's organization…
JT Houser replied to Russ Weaver's discussion 'Best Grade 3 Concert Band Pieces'
Canonic Fantasy - Bill Calhoun- Carl Fisher Music
Reverberations- Brian Balmages- FJH
Magic Valley- Scott Watson
My students loved all 3 of these!!
Profile Information
- Current School Band Website
- http://www.wilsonsd.org/770271111010501/site/default.asp
- Undergraduate College/University
- West Chester University
- Graduate Institutions
- University of the Arts
- Current School or School District Affiliation
- Wilson West Middle School- Wilson School District
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- At 1:35pm on May 19, 2010,
Brian Balmages said…
- Thank you JT. I appreciate the kind words. I just conducted that last night in Charlotte - I am very happy with the piece and what I've heard ensembles doing with it. All the very best to you and your group! -BB
- At 9:10pm on April 30, 2010,
Russ Weaver said… - JT,
Welcome to MSBandDirector.com. World's largest network of middle school band directors, all working and collaborating in the internet 2.0 format. Glad to have you on board. Remember, the more colleagues you have, the easier it is to communicate privately with them across the network as well as to share educational materials. This is the main benefit of this site. Simply hit the invite colleagues link and add a few email or select a few existing members to become you colleagues.
again welcome,
Russ WEaver
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