Director Tips From Craig Ghormley

Director Tips From Craig Ghormley

Craig Ghormley, Director of Orchestras at North Central High School in Indianapolis, provides us some tips on his endowed lesson program, the North Central summer Orchestra program structure and finally, how he approaches Solo and Ensemble contest. We hope you enjoy...

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Music Is Freaking Magical

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