Metaphorically, I think we all teach our young brass students to become one of two things: either a builder, or…
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Archives for April 2016
Band Directors Talk Shop’s 100th Post! (Some of our top posts)
Woohoo! This post is the 100th post on BandDirectorsTalkShop.com! That means 100 ideas for band directors across the country. We…
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Compound Foot Tap
Why teach compound foot tap: Compound time understanding 3/8, 6/8 etc. (each beat is divided into three 8th notes or…
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The Race – A Story to Share with your Band
The Race Whenever I start to hang my head in front of failure’s face, my downward fall is broken by…
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Would You Rather… Band Version
Time for some fun – Would You Rather… Band Version! This game is ideal to use with concert bands and large…
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Duct Tape Marimba (Practice Marimba)
Do your percussionists need a way to practice marimba over the summer? A duct tape marimba may be your answer!…
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Saxophone F# & C – There’s a Time and Place for Every Fingering
This is the second post in a series on saxophone fingering options. As I discussed in my previous article on…
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