If you’ve ever thought about taking your band on a trip, you’ve probably imagined epic performances, your students making core memories, and the pride of representing your school in a new place. But let’s be real: band trips don’t always go as planned. Flights get delayed, weather rolls in, and ... Read More about The Art Of Overcoming Band Trip Issues
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March Madness Fun for Your Band! 3 Engaging Resources to Review Music Theory & Encourage Practice
March Madness is here! While basketball fans gear up for the NCAA college basketball finals, why not bring a little of that competitive spirit into your band program? Here are three fun resources to get your students excited about music during March Madness! 1. Music Symbols Madness This engaging ... Read More about March Madness Fun for Your Band! 3 Engaging Resources to Review Music Theory & Encourage Practice
Creating Memorable Moments: Hosting an “In-Rehearsal Concert” for Parents
At Canyon High School, we strive to create unforgettable experiences for our students and their families. One such recent event was our "in-rehearsal concert." We decided to open our doors to parents for the last thirty minutes of our evening band rehearsal. This allowed them to sit beside their ... Read More about Creating Memorable Moments: Hosting an “In-Rehearsal Concert” for Parents
7 Games to Spice Up Your Student’s MidYear Learning
The holidays are long over, which means the second half of your program year is already off and running. Or is it? Your students may still be feeling a bit sluggish with the colder temperatures that are still hanging around and need a little extra spark to quickly re-command their attention spans. ... Read More about 7 Games to Spice Up Your Student’s MidYear Learning
Creating a Listening Environment in Your Jazz Ensemble Classroom
If you find that your jazz ensemble is having consistent issues with balance, tempo, or overall tone quality, it might be time to check the way your ensemble is set up. I always refer to the Jazz Ensemble as the largest chamber ensemble in which most students will play. Most players are on their own ... Read More about Creating a Listening Environment in Your Jazz Ensemble Classroom
Bridging the Second Year Gap
The second year of band, or the “gap” year, is as important as the first year. Since the novelty of beginner band has worn off, this year usually consists of second-year students who are no longer in the “honeymoon” stage of band. However, they are not third-year students who are looking forward to ... Read More about Bridging the Second Year Gap
