The end of the school year is in sight. But a whirlwind of wrapping up with final assessments, report cards, banquets, and administrative duties can easily leave you drained and depleted. Summer break offers a much-needed respite, a chance to step back from the daily teaching and administrative ... Read More about 10 Great Summer Refreshers Reading & Media List
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Preservation Hall Lessons (Free Resource!)
The Preservation Hall Lessons is a free resource for teachers. It is a collection of lesson plans developed by preservation hall musicians for all grade levels that are aligned with national arts and common core standards. Lessons are categorized by grade, instrument or the genre/topic that ... Read More about Preservation Hall Lessons (Free Resource!)
A Fresh Way to Teach American Music Genres!
Let’s face it—getting middle schoolers excited about music history can be... a challenge. You know the value of teaching your students where music came from—how blues laid the groundwork for rock, or how hip-hop grew from spoken word poetry and street beats. But explaining that in a way that ... Read More about A Fresh Way to Teach American Music Genres!
Trends in Professional Concert Attire
Concert attire is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the growing recognition that outdated dress codes often fail to meet the practical needs of musicians. For decades, performers have struggled to balance the demands of formality, comfort, and functionality, with many resigning ... Read More about Trends in Professional Concert Attire
Sentiments To Share With Your Band More Often (Collaborative)
In a recent Facebook Post, we asked our Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share sentiments and rehearsal quotes that they've found helpful with their bands. We received so many great responses and organized them into these categorized lists. Thanks so much to all of our BDTS Facebook Members who ... Read More about Sentiments To Share With Your Band More Often (Collaborative)
Band Directors Workshop – Registration is OPEN!
Registration for 2025 Band Directors Workshop is open! July 6-12 in Canyon, TX at West Texas A&M University Coincides with their HUGE Band Camp! (1000 students, 100 faculty) All day observations of student rehearsals, director clinics and directors band Concerts & social ... Read More about Band Directors Workshop – Registration is OPEN!
