Educational Articles

  • Three Levels of Listening

    Three Levels of Listening

    Dr. Cory Meals shares some valuable information regarding the ensemble performance philosophy of Three Levels of Listening, a proven set of concept and approach for ensemble success.

  • Design: More Than Notes and Dots

    Design: More Than Notes and Dots

    Dr. Cory Meals gives some insight and thoughts on the design process for specifically marching, but shares principles that could apply to all pf the marching arts.

  • Next Year's Freshmen

    Next Year's Freshmen

    Dr. Cory Meals shares some thoughts on how the strength of any program rests in how it trains its young to take the reins down the road. He introduces concepts...

  • Consistency in Education

    Consistency in Education

    Dr. Cory Meals shares thoughts on guiding impatient young minds through learning by embracing consistency, ensuring progress, and reinforcing skills for long-term success in the classroom and beyond."

  • Choosing Concert Band Music

    Choosing Concert Band Music

    Dr. Cory Meals shares thoughts on the art of concert music selection, emphasizing balance, student abilities, and thoughtful planning to ensure a rewarding and successful performance season.

  • How to Line a Football Field

    How to Line a Football Field

    Some band programs don't have to worry about painting their rehearsal fields, but many schools must rely on grass and paint/chalk to have a field for marching band rehearsals. While...

  • Collaborating Using Google Docs

    Collaborating Using Google Docs

    Gone are the days of making sure everyone has the most recent set of notes, because they are always online, and you know where to find them – unless Google...