National Band Association Journal Publishes Article by Dr. F. David Romines
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An article addressing advanced saxophone instructional techniques by Fred David Romines, D.M.A. – associate professor of music education, director of bands and co-chairperson of the Music, Theatre, and Dance department at Â鶹ÊÓƵ– was published in the November 2020 issue of the National Band Association Journal. The submission reveals several instructional insights routinely addressed in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ course, “MUSC 303A Woodwind Methods I” (a course required of all Â鶹ÊÓƵ music education majors).
Dr. Romines has been a member of the National Band Association (NBA) since 1977 and presently serves the NBA as Pennsylvania State Chairperson. The National Band Association Journal has a current circulation of approximately 2,500 band directors from all 50 United States, Europe, and Asia.
Dr. Romines has studied saxophone with several of the country’s leading performers and teachers, including: Anthony D’Andrea, Gary Sperl, Jerry Coker, William Scarlett, Douglas Masek, and Steven Mauk.
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