When people ask us what makes a rehearsal successful, they often expect an answer about repertoire or performance quality. But ... Read More about Practical Pedagogy: Level up Your Rehearsals

When people ask us what makes a rehearsal successful, they often expect an answer about repertoire or performance quality. But ... Read More about Practical Pedagogy: Level up Your Rehearsals

For directors across the country, the lesson is clear. The language of music advocacy must evolve. A comprehensive pitch ... Read More about Music as Infrastructure: How to Pitch a High School Band Program to Administration in a Title 1 School

We all know that consistent practice is required for musicians to maintain skills over the summer. However, getting band kids ... Read More about How to get Band Students to Practice Over the Summer: 5 Tools to Try

Band Directors Talk Shop is all about helping you be a better band director so your students can be better musicians. It is a collaborative effort of band directors, former band directors, private lesson teachers and fine arts administrators. Learn. Posts will strive to teach you something you can use in your classroom today. ... Read More about About Us