Author: Kathryn Griesinger

One of the most exciting moments for a composer can be when they first receive word a piece they’ve written will be published. That first success often comes after innumerable…

Composers have many considerations when creating pieces for student ensembles. Among other things, they have to ensure their works have the right balance of instrumentation and are playable by developing…

Part I: A Composer’s Journey Behind every piece of music there is a story – an experience or creative idea so strong it had to be written down or shared….

Perhaps you’re a long-time band director asked to start a string program at your school. Or you’re a first-year teacher looking at limited job options that may include any combination…