For directors across the country, the lesson is clear. The language of music advocacy must evolve. A comprehensive pitch includes a dashboard of enrollment, attendance trends, leadership development, teacher development, performance visibility, and fiscal accountability. It articulates a specific ... Read More about Music as Infrastructure: How to Pitch a High School Band Program to Administration in a Title 1 School
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How to get Band Students to Practice Over the Summer: 5 Tools to Try
We all know that consistent practice is required for musicians to maintain skills over the summer. However, getting band kids to practice over the summer can be a challenge. Here are some tools you can hand out before the end of the year to motivate students and encourage summer ... Read More about How to get Band Students to Practice Over the Summer: 5 Tools to Try
Lessons from a Day in Beginner Flute Class
This article will speak to a lot of flute-specific things, but so many of the things that happen in flute class are easily transferable to any beginner class that you teach. I will be sharing the class structure that really works for our students, along with some tips and tricks that help me be a ... Read More about Lessons from a Day in Beginner Flute Class
List of Jazz Musicians by Instrument for Middle and High School Students
This excellent list of jazz musicians by instrument is perfect for your middle and high school students. It will expose them to a wide range of quality jazz music. This list was extracted from a comprehensive handout called "Strategies for Developing Jazz Improvisation in Beginning Jazz Students." ... Read More about List of Jazz Musicians by Instrument for Middle and High School Students
Teaching Beginner Band in High School: How and Why
In music education, the word “beginner” is often tied solely to elementary school use, as if starting a skill after sixth grade is somehow “too late”. But why? In nearly every other area of life–fitness, dance, the arts and other hobbies–we celebrate adult beginners and lifelong learning. As of ... Read More about Teaching Beginner Band in High School: How and Why
Effective Rehearsal Techniques to Enhance Classroom Management in Band Rehearsals
Managing a band rehearsal can be challenging. Students often come with different skill levels, attention spans, and energy. Without clear structure and effective rehearsal techniques, time can be wasted, and discipline issues may arise. The key to a productive band rehearsal lies in how well the ... Read More about Effective Rehearsal Techniques to Enhance Classroom Management in Band Rehearsals
