So I eyeballed this blog yesterday and realize that some of the music education stuff I’d like to write about can go here now. The DHSIM website holds all things school-related and most things resource-related, though I think I can Read More …
Author: Mr. Gilliard
And Now….The Big Announcement.
After 10 years at Thomas Johnson Middle, I finally decided to follow my 8th graders over to DuVal High School. I’ll be the new director of Instrumental Music at DuVal this fall (band AND orchestra). I’ve been having a good Read More …
Another *SUPERIOR* year….so far….
All the good things from last year, I duplicated this year. Even got to go to Midwest this year (wife’s ankle has healed up quite a bit) Got the same results as last year – I, I, II and a Read More …
Band Information Page – UPDATED
http://mrgilliardmusic.com/music/class-info/band-2014-2015/ The Band information page has been updated with links and resources. Use it, use it, USE IT!
Music Department Information Form
Click on the link below and fill out the information form. https://docs.google.com/a/pgcps.org/forms/d/1–3l1iQ29T1t_orRzAEhZJtbdX1K_ytDmlh8qHigCj4/viewform
A *SUPERIOR* Year
Most updates and assignments and things have been posted on Edmodo, so my site’s slowly starting to become more about blogging on things music-related, personal experiences and the occasional resource here and there. All good, I suppose. I’ll eventually be Read More …
The Composer’s Craft, Part 1 (of many)
Working my way through Blake Henson and Gerald Custer’s book The Composer’s Craft. So far, much of what’s happening in the beginning of the book is philosophical and aesthetic – it’s tackling the root issues of why people like me sit Read More …
Alternate Band Assignment Post
The links for the alternate band assignment are here: http://mrgilliardmusic.com/music/?page_id=498
Update: All Class Pages and Info Updated
Hello all my parents and students! All class information has been updated, including links to other resources. More will be added over time. Stay tuned. PS – If you’re visiting looking for the recorder packet, I’ll dig up the old Read More …
2013-2014….General Music, Band….Oh, it’s FUN time.
Hi all! 🙂 New links and all things coming. Stay tuned.