Looking for a way to rotate through the scales and improve technique? Consider assigning a scale of the week. Teach or review it on Monday, practice it Tues/Wed/Thur and assess it on Friday. Ideas for assessments: Hear one section at a time. Play "drop out." Play "drop out" speed ... Read More about Scale of the Week! (Quick Tip)
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Taking the Right Steps in the Beginning Checklist
Establishing a strong foundation in Beginning Band takes careful planning, structured instruction, and clear communication. The first six weeks are critical for developing routines, setting expectations, and introducing fundamental musical concepts in a consistent and supportive environment. This ... Read More about Taking the Right Steps in the Beginning Checklist
When Should You Launch Your Band’s Spring Trip?
It’s a crisp morning and the sun is still hiding behind the trees. Despite the early hour, your mood is electric. It’s the first day of your band’s big spring trip! Before you know it, you and your students will be on your way to an exciting destination- one that you’ve all dreamed about for ... Read More about When Should You Launch Your Band’s Spring Trip?
Utilizing the All-Region Process to Grow Your Program
Sometimes we view the all-region/all-state music as being only for our top students, when, in fact, the process of working on this music can be critical to the development of ALL our students. In my experience, the systematic learning and assessment of this music throughout the fall semester is the ... Read More about Utilizing the All-Region Process to Grow Your Program
CHAMPION by Justin Williams – FREE Grade 2.5 for Band with Simplified Part Options
Already subscribed to the newsletter? This piece was emailed out to our ENTIRE newsletter list on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Not a subscriber yet? Sign up now and you'll receive the score & parts right away - delivered to your email. "Champion" by Justin Williams is a Grade 2.5 work for band. It ... Read More about CHAMPION by Justin Williams – FREE Grade 2.5 for Band with Simplified Part Options
FREE Professional Development for Band Directors / Music Educators (WTAMU Band Director Workshop Clinic Videos)
Are you looking for FREE band director professional development hours of clinics that will ACTUALLY impact your teaching? Have you enjoyed watching the Band Directors Workshop clinics broadcast live from West Texas A&M University in July each year? We're changing it up a bit for 2025 and ... Read More about FREE Professional Development for Band Directors / Music Educators (WTAMU Band Director Workshop Clinic Videos)
