In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share "What advice do you have for teaching small school bands?" With many responses to the survey, we came up with this list of your answers. Thanks so much to all of our readers who took time to fill out the survey. Keep an eye ... Read More about Advice for Teaching Small School Bands
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Conexion Latina: Empowering Music Education
Imagine being a young child navigating a world that feels completely new to you and your family. A world in which you are the first in your family line to experience. You attend school every day, surrounded by teachers and peers who seem to live in a different world than yours. As you grow through ... Read More about Conexion Latina: Empowering Music Education
Five Keys to Creating Highly Effective Chaperones
Chaperones can make a huge impact on your band trip. Put the right team in place and you've got a smoother trip and a built-in recruiting tool. Get it wrong, and you're troubleshooting headaches you could have avoided. Here's how to get it right! Respectfully, It’s Not A Vacation It ... Read More about Five Keys to Creating Highly Effective Chaperones
Tips for Organizing Your Physical, Digital, and Mental Environment
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share a tip for organizing your physical, digital or mental environment. With many responses to the survey, we came up with this list of your answers. Thanks so much to all of our readers who took time to fill out the survey. Keep an ... Read More about Tips for Organizing Your Physical, Digital, and Mental Environment
My Very First Full Band Songs (Accompanied Unison Band Songs with 3, 4, 5, and 6 Note Range)
We are so excited about our new "My Very First Full Band Songs" Series! Unison band music with fun accompaniment tracks! This series is being created for very early beginners. We have in mind programs that see their beginners only a couple times a week or start with younger students and need to ... Read More about My Very First Full Band Songs (Accompanied Unison Band Songs with 3, 4, 5, and 6 Note Range)
A Rudiment Activity Your Percussionists Will Love!
On my very last day of teaching lessons before my retirement, I came up with a fun, high energy rudiment activity that my 4th and 5th grade percussionists loved. (I only wish I had thought of it sooner so I could have used it more!) I set up enough drum pads in a circle for all percussionists ... Read More about A Rudiment Activity Your Percussionists Will Love!
