Retention Strategies to Keep Your Band Students IN (during the summer) Schedule requests are complete and you are wrapping up the school year. You’ve worked so hard to keep your students excited for band next year, but activities are starting to slow down. Spring concerts are happening and in ... Read More about Retention Strategies to Keep Your Band Students IN (during the summer)
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
We are who we are because of the people that have touched our lives. People who supported and believed in us. People who educated and inspired us. People who challenged and changed us. Who are those people in your life? They are your Giants. They are the people that allowed you to stand ... Read More about Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
My Favorite Song for My Clarinets in May
This version of “Let’s Go Band” for clarinet is my favorite thing to do with my clarinets at the end of the year! Now, I know what you’re thinking. Really? Let’s Go Band? Come on. But I promise this version is a great TEACHING version! I made it a couple years ago in May - I loved it and the ... Read More about My Favorite Song for My Clarinets in May
End of Year Band Evaluation
The "End of Year Band Evaluation" can make a difference with you, your students and your program. Read this article and then download a FREE PDF here. Use these ideas as a template and adjust over the years to fit your needs. Without proper self-evaluation, failure is inevitable. - John ... Read More about End of Year Band Evaluation
How to Keep your School-owned Instruments in Top Condition
As a band director, you know that having quality instruments can make a huge difference in the success of students in your program. Keeping school-owned instruments in top condition can be a challenge. This article is about how the school can do its part to keep school-owned instruments in top ... Read More about How to Keep your School-owned Instruments in Top Condition
Meaningful Gifts for Students when they “Graduate” from Your Band Program
Are you wanting to give your ‘graduates’ (8th graders or seniors) a gift as they leave your band program? Here’s a possibility that will mean a lot to them and be a keepsake forever. The book The Little Engine That Could: Signatures from band directors: The more signatures from any ... Read More about Meaningful Gifts for Students when they “Graduate” from Your Band Program
