In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is the most meaningful piece of “Band Director…
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Motivation
Teaching the Individual Student in a Classroom Setting
In recent years, I have really thought about what success is for the students in my band program. I have…
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Why I Want My Children to Be in Band
When I think of the character traits I want my children to develop, I think of strength, resilience, kindness, happiness,…
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College Years – What Was Left Out
“You don’t know what you don’t know” is a saying that accurately describes the first years of teaching. Truth is,…
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4 Ways to Get Band Students Excited About Leadership
Sometimes it feels like even our top students are dragging their feet. News flash! Kids aren’t machines and they’re not…
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Remember WHY
Every year colleagues retire, we say goodbye, ask what they’re going to do next, reminisce a little, maybe think about…
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