about the project
This website was created by Tim Vande Griend in partial fulfillment of the Masters of Music in Conducting degree from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University. Upon entering the program, one of the areas Mr. Vande Griend needed to improve on was his knowledge of concert band literature. This project (and others) are part of ABC's method of helping Mr. Vande Griend improve his skills as a band director so that he can better serve
his students, families, school, and community.
his students, families, school, and community.
The Inspiration For This Project
In some band programs, young students perform music that has little aesthetic value and contains limited educational opportunity. Some directors are simply unaware of much of the quality literature that exists, and their choices for concert music are driven by certain publishers' recommendations (which can be "hit or miss" regarding quality). Others base their choice of music on what they think will make their students have fun in band class or what they think the audience will enjoy most. Education needs to be the priority in the band classroom. Quality music provides the best opportunities for learning, and it's incredibly fun and rewarding to play!
about the creator
Tim Vande Griend has the Director of Bands for grades 5-12 at Ontario Christian Schools in Ontario, California since 2009. He grew up in Salem, Oregon where he participated in the band and choir at Salem Academy Christian School. He has studied piano with Ruth Richards of Salem, OR, trumpet with Gerald Webster of Portland State University and Richard Bogenrief at Dordt College, voice with David Hastings of Salem, OR, and PamDe Haan at Dordt Collge. He received his B.A. in K-12 Choral/Instrument Music Education from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa in 2008 where he played trumpet in the Concert Band, directed by Henry Duitman; Jazz Band, directed by Norm Gaines; and sang in the Concert Choir and Kantorei, both directed by Benjamin Kornelis. He is currently a Master's Degree Candidate at the American Band College of Sam Houston State University. Mr. Vande Griend has also served as choir director for churches in Oregon, Iowa, and California. He is a member of NAfME (National Association for Music Educators), CMEA (California Music Educator's Association), SCSBOA (Southern California Band and Orchestra Association), and SBCME (San Bernardino County Music Eductors).
Tim and his wife, Kristen, have been married since 2006, and in 2013 had their first child, Isaac Daniel. They enjoy playing music together at home and at CrossPoint Church and have a passion for serving God in all they do.
Tim and his wife, Kristen, have been married since 2006, and in 2013 had their first child, Isaac Daniel. They enjoy playing music together at home and at CrossPoint Church and have a passion for serving God in all they do.
sources
Dvorak, Thomas L., and Richard L. Floyd. Best Music for Beginning Band. Brooklyn: Manhattan Beach Music, 2000. Print.
Dvorak, Thomas L., Cynthia C. Taggart, and Peter Schmalz. Best Music for Young Band. Brooklyn: Manhattan Beach Music, 1986. Print.
Dvorak, Thomas L. Best Music for Young Band Revised Edition. Brooklyn: Manhattan Beach Music, 2005. Print.
Miles, Richard, and Thomas Dvorak, eds. Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band. Vol. 2. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2001. 2 vols. Print.
Miles, Richard, ed. Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band. Vol. 2. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2008. 2 vols. Print.
---. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Vol. 1. Chicago: GIA Publications, 1997. 9 vols. Print.
---. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Vol. 2. Chicago: GIA Publications, 1997. 9 vols. Print.
---. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Vol. 3. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2000. 9 vols. Print.
Dvorak, Thomas L., Cynthia C. Taggart, and Peter Schmalz. Best Music for Young Band. Brooklyn: Manhattan Beach Music, 1986. Print.
Dvorak, Thomas L. Best Music for Young Band Revised Edition. Brooklyn: Manhattan Beach Music, 2005. Print.
Miles, Richard, and Thomas Dvorak, eds. Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band. Vol. 2. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2001. 2 vols. Print.
Miles, Richard, ed. Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band. Vol. 2. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2008. 2 vols. Print.
---. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Vol. 1. Chicago: GIA Publications, 1997. 9 vols. Print.
---. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Vol. 2. Chicago: GIA Publications, 1997. 9 vols. Print.
---. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Vol. 3. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2000. 9 vols. Print.
