HEY BAND! Sorry.... force of habit. First, welcome to the blog. We are excited to share some perspectives throughout the year, as well as some updates on our work for Par 3. Nick and I often discuss the pedagogical differences between a "learning" ensemble and a "performing" ensemble. Learning ensembles are your beginning groups from elementary through high school. These groups are still grasping the basics on their instruments, and rehearsal time is primarily spent learning