This is a great time to get a sightreading folder in order. No matter what the rules, I think the best way to teach sightreading skills is to read, read, read. I like to incorporate sightreading into my daily drill. By the way, marches are great for sightreading training. The frequent repeats give students a second chance on every strain and the students love to play them.
Summer is also a great time to update solo and ensemble files.
These will be playable and winners. Summer is also the time to recharge. I would like to encourage each of our members to attend. This clinic involves a tryout process that I think you will find very interesting. I will explain the procedure that we have been using in Region X for the past three years.