http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/index.html Leading instructors provide practical tips for each section of the band: In this issue, learn about tools of the trade for clarinet, how to set a musical budget with short-term and long-term goals, tom aungst from dartmouth high school and how to perfect your drop spins. Written by musician/clinicians: Jim Snyder, Chase Sanborn, Dennis DeLucia and Catina Anderson. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:54:49 -0800 http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/tools-of-the-trade.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/tools-of-the-trade.html Tue, 12 May 2009 23:33:00 -0700 <p>Read about clarinet expert Jim Snyder's recommendations for choosing accessories for your instrument.</p> Sectionals http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/set-a-musical-budget.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/set-a-musical-budget.html Tue, 12 May 2009 23:26:00 -0700 <p>Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's recommendations for setting short- and long-term practice to help you achieve the next level of musicianship.</p> Sectionals http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/q-a-with-tom-aungst.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/q-a-with-tom-aungst.html Tue, 12 May 2009 23:10:00 -0700 <p>Read about the experiences of Tom Aungst, the director of percussion at Dartmouth (Mass.) High School—the 2008 and 2009 WGI Percussion Scholastic World Champions—and the percussion arranger/caption head for The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps from 1989 to 2008. This article is the second in a series of interviews with influential marching... Sectionals http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/perfect-your-drop-spins.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2009/05-2009-sectionals/perfect-your-drop-spins.html Tue, 12 May 2009 23:02:00 -0700 <p>One of the first skills that new performers learn is the drop spin. It helps build strength in the forearm and flexibility in the wrist. Check out these tips to help you avoid some common pitfalls.</p> Sectionals