Before you begin your grant application process, it is helpful to have all of your information ready so that you can fill out and submit your application quickly and efficiently. Some of this information may not be readily available and you will need to do some research to gather the required ... Read More about Breaking Down the Grant: Questions Most Commonly Asked on Grant Applications and Where to Find the Answers
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Beginning Band Building Blocks
One of my favorite parts about being a band director is that we are always learning ways to do things better. This is more than just throwing new ideas at the proverbial wall to see what sticks, it requires being detailed and methodical in EVERY step of instruction while holding students to the ... Read More about Beginning Band Building Blocks
Unexpected Band Director Experiences They Didn’t Warn You About in College (Collaborative Post)
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share a funny story about “What they don’t warn you about in college.” 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 Unexpected Band Director Experiences They Didn’t Warn You About in College (Collaborative Post)
Finding Success at a Title 1 Middle School as the Sole Director
My intention for this article is that if you are a director with no assistance, the information I present today will save you from having to make some of the mistakes I made and maybe give you an idea or two to make your job just a little easier. I hope everyone who reads this takes something ... Read More about Finding Success at a Title 1 Middle School as the Sole Director
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain This Year’s Beginners: A Primer for High School and Middle School Directors
This article is written as a follow-up to a session requested at a number of state MEA and national conferences by Marcia Neel. Sessions are sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, the National Association of School Music Dealers, and the NAMM Foundation. The S.M.A.R.T. approach focuses ... Read More about 5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain This Year’s Beginners: A Primer for High School and Middle School Directors
Why Keeping an Open Mind Can Lead to Your “Dream Job”
I grew up and attended college in a large suburban area. When I started looking for teaching jobs, I wasn’t dead set on staying in that same area; however, I never imagined I would end up three hours away in one of the most rural parts of my state. The job market was very competitive at that time, ... Read More about Why Keeping an Open Mind Can Lead to Your “Dream Job”
