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NEW Updates to Woodwind and Brass Handouts
SPRING 2025

PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE NOW!!

160+ WOODWIND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS!

The videos available will enhance band directors in their efforts to train students in a distance learning OR “in person” environment, and will be a supplement to help with potential roadblocks and/or setbacks you may encounter.
 
Woodwind instructional videos will have the capability to be shared through programs such as Zoom, Schoology, Webex, and other platforms by the teacher utilizing the “Screen Share” function….and also having the additional option of recording their lessons and sending them home for both virtual and “in person” learning and/or assignments.  All videos will be embedded directly into www.johnbenzer.com and can only be accessed through your personal profile and membership password.
 
FOR EACH WOODWIND INSTRUMENT
Former University of Houston music education students—now Texas public school band directors—will model various aspects of woodwind instrument pedagogy.  There will be individual videos that will demonstrate and go through the steps necessary to teach:
 
posture, breathing, instrument assembly/disassembly, maintenance, embouchure and sound formation, hand position, flexibility, range extension, articulation, etc.
 
INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC EXERCISES
Performers will model specific exercises to help create characteristic, consistent and resonant sounds…….as well as various supplemental exercises that are specific to their instrument.
 
**Click on WOODWIND VIDEOS tab for a detailed list of specific exercises for each instrument**
 
 COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS WERE IN PLACE DURING CREATION OF VIDEOS IN JULY/AUGUST 2020
APPRECIATION EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING FINE ARTS DIRECTORS AND/OR HEAD BAND DIRECTORS 
FOR FACILITATING THE PURCHASE OF 2024-2025 SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE BAND DIRECTORS WITHIN THEIR DISTRICT OR CLUSTER

Darwert Johnson, Mansfield ISD

Dr. James Drew, Fort Bend ISD

Christina Gonzalez, Santa Fe Public Schools, New Mexico

APPRECIATION EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING FINE ARTS DIRECTORS AND/OR HEAD BAND DIRECTORS 
FOR FACILITATING THE PURCHASE OF 2023-2024 SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE BAND DIRECTORS WITHIN THEIR DISTRICT OR CLUSTER

Darwert Johnson, Mansfield ISD

Dr. James Drew, Fort Bend ISD

Larry Doran, on behalf of Midlothian HS Cluster

Christina Gonzalez, Santa Fe Public Schools, New Mexico

APPRECIATION EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING FINE ARTS DIRECTORS AND/OR HEAD BAND DIRECTORS 
FOR FACILITATING THE PURCHASE OF 2022-2023 SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE BAND DIRECTORS WITHIN THEIR DISTRICT OR CLUSTER

Amanda Drinkwater, Lewisville ISD

Darwert Johnson, Mansfield ISD

Sam Harris, Galena Park ISD

Dr. James Drew, Fort Bend ISD

Larry Doran, on behalf of Midlothian HS Cluster

April Pickrell, Santa Fe Public Schools, New Mexico

John Alstrin, Prosper ISD

For school districts purchasing 20 or more group subscriptions for their band directors, a $5 discount per subscription will be given to package #1 or #2 listed on the Membership Page. 
School district PO’s are accepted by both Fine Arts Directors and/or individual band directors.
Please e-mail John Benzer directly at jbenzer66@gmail.com to set up subscription purchases through district PO’s. 

For NON-PO related questions, please email support@johnbenzer.com