NILO W.

HOVEY
Nilo W. Hovey, educational director of selmer, and former director of the Butler university
concert band, has been a band director in public schools and colleges for thirty years. He is
widely known for his work as guest conductor and clinician in all sections of the country.

In addition, Mr. Hovey has produced numerous instrumental methods, as well as a

handbook for directors: the administration of school instrumental music.

We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to bring you in this booklet the benefits of Mr.
Hoveys broad background and experience. You will find that careful Reading and
adherence to the tips found in the following pages will improve your ability as a band
member, and increase you value to the band.

NOTE: Mr. Hovey has prepared a series of seven quizzes covering the material in this manual. the complete set (50 copies of each

quiz, plus grading form and instructions) is available through your SELMER dealer, or direct from Selmer. Price $1.75 per set.
 FOREWORD
the success of a school banda or orchestra is to a large to a large degree dependent upon the
competence of its individual members. the contribution of each individual, in turn, can be evaluated
in terms of three factors, each of which is necessary for effective participation.

The first of these factors is ATTITUDE. Each student must be willing to share the responsibility of
establishing and maintaining high standards of excellense in his organization. Each student must
show respect for those in authority and cooperation with his fellow members. Teamwork in just as
important in the rehearsal room as it i son the football field or basketball floor.

The second factor is SKILL IN PERFORMANCE. Meeting the demands of the part to which he is
assigned will require individual preparation beyond the time spent in rehearsal. Fluency of
technique, a pleasing quality of tone, and intelligent interpretation are equally important phases of
musical performance. Individual practice should provide for improvement of all three of these
phases.

The third factor is KNOWLEDGE of numerous fundamentals, rudiments and terms which are
commonly used in the study and performance of music. The student who merely plays the notes
cannot possibly play with understanding. He must comprehend the language of music in order to
speak it properly.

The third factor mentioned above is frequently neglected, and with this in mind. Selmer presents
this booklet to assist you, the school musician, to improve your knowledge of the language of
music.