About this Site/Author
Welcome to the online home of Thomas Burns's website portfolio for the course "Instrumental Repertoire and Rehearsal Techniques" taught by Dr. Seth Adams. This website is an overview of the course content that was both read and taught in classes. Through this course Thomas has taught beginner wind ensemble methods, the emerging modern band pedagogy, beginning orchestra and jazz improvisation.
Resources
Wind Ensemble Resources
This section includes Wind ensemble lesson plans, reading materials, repertoire and concert programs
Modern Band Resources
This section contains Modern Band lesson plans and readings about the program itself
Jazz Band Resources
This section offers resources in Jazz History Style, Repertoire and Strategies to teach Jazz.
Orchestra Resources
This section includes resources for teaching beginning strings technique and small songs for students to play