If you’re like most people, you probably remember the first time you had to play by yourself in band class….
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Ensemble Skills
Play it again…in all 12 keys!
As students move up in band programs, it is vital they continue to develop their technical skills and ability to…
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Plant in the Fall, Harvest in the Spring: Creating Superior High School Non-Varsity Bands
When working with a non-varsity band at the high school level, it is important to consider a full-year curriculum. Don’t…
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Tuning – It’s Not Just the Director’s Responsibility
As Directors, we cannot assume that the students understand what being in tune really is in the ensemble. In a…
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Musical Nourishment: Designing Your Daily Instructional Menu
Making the right instructional choices to develop your students can be overwhelming if you don’t take the time to consider…
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It’s Time to Go Back to the “Non-negotiables”
What are your “non-negotiables?” You know, those key points on which your band program is built? If you’re like many,…
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