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Natalia Tomasello shares insights on music education
Mar 23, 2022We had the opportunity to interview the spouses of GPG Music staff, all music educators in their own right, as part of Women's History Month. The interview questions were about love of music as a career path, challenges as women in a mostly male-identifying dominated field and rewards. Following is our conversation with Natalia Tomasello, band director at Alder Creek Middle School in Truckee, Calif. and spouse of Spencer Hannibal-Smith, GPG Music director of operations.
Interview with Kim Hines, UNR Color Guard expert
Mar 21, 2022We interviewed Kim Hines, University of Nevada, Reno color guard caption head. Since 2017, the UNR winter guard began competing in the Independent A class of WGI and has achieved multiple regional championships over the years.
Maximize visual design expertise for student success
Mar 18, 2022If you don’t have the design experience, or your time is spread too thin, you could decide to outsource your visual design. GPG Music Director of Customer Relations and award-winning designer Aaron Hines, shared some insights on engaging a visual designer.
When did you first learn to do the Peggy Spin in colorguard?
Mar 18, 2022We honor Margaret “Peggy” Twiggs for inventing the foundational flag spin.
A conversation with Shealley Lee
Mar 17, 2022Shealley Lee is a percussist, technician, clinician, educator, arranger and composer in Sacramento, Calif. We interviewed Shealley about women in leadership in Performing Arts.
What's playing 一 Ukraine National Anthem
Mar 16, 2022Like most Americans, we're horrified by what’s happening in Ukraine. In the middle of all this tragedy, we’re struck by the power of music.
Music In Our Schools Month® Advocacy
Mar 10, 2022NAfME provides several ideas and resources for how to mark Music In Our Schools Month.
Announcing Marching Band Release 2022: Eight new field shows
Mar 1, 2022GPG Music has added eight new marching band field shows, featuring the GPG team composers (Steve Martin, Aaron Hines and Kyle Zive), former co-founder and composer Gary P. Gilroy and composer Adam Wilke in various combinations.
Congrats to March Band Director of the Month N. Guy Lake!
Feb 28, 2022For March’s Band Director of the Month, GPG Music recognizes N. Guy Lake, Director of Instrumental Music, Palm Desert High School Palm Desert, Calif.