The TBA Archives refer to the Texas Bandmasters Association archives of clinic handouts from past conventions. Conventions are one of the best ways to learn new things, spark new ideas, ask questions and be inspired. The only problem is all of that new knowledge is thrown at us in about a 48 hour ... Read More about TBA Archives – Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire
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Band Seating Chart in 3 Minutes (Free Template)
Band Seating Chart template is BELOW! If you’re looking for a simple solution to drawing out your band seating chart to give to a stage crew or contest host, this site is very easy. It took me less that 3 minutes to enter a chart from scratch and print it. And best of all it’s free! This is ... Read More about Band Seating Chart in 3 Minutes (Free Template)
Selecting Band Music for Contest – General Guidelines
When selecting band music for contest there are many things to consider. These are three of the most important. 1. Consider the unique strengths and weaknesses of the band (strong/weak sections). 2. Look for a nice melody & legitimate accompaniment (not just a repeated ostinato pattern). 3. ... Read More about Selecting Band Music for Contest – General Guidelines
Free Note Name ‘Video Game’ That Teaches, Reviews and Assesses
Would you love a note name 'video game' to use in your classes? Are you looking for a way to get your kids to learn the note names more quickly, more accurately and in a fun way? Check out the note name game over on musictheory.net. The link directly to the game is at the end of this ... Read More about Free Note Name ‘Video Game’ That Teaches, Reviews and Assesses
1 Bassoon Tip to Save Your Band Hundreds of Dollars
If you've never heard this bassoon tip, you'll be amazed at how simple it is! Bassoon bocals are SO expensive - usually between $200 and $1000. So anything you can do to help protect your program's bocals should be well work some trouble. And really this tip is no trouble at all once you teach ... Read More about 1 Bassoon Tip to Save Your Band Hundreds of Dollars
Motivate Your Band – Reach Higher
Looking for ways to motivate your band? This series - Motivate Your Band - will feature ideas that you can put into practice immediately in under 5 minutes. Here's our second installment - "Reach Higher." When rehearsal isn't go quite as you'd like because students aren't giving 100%, try this. ... Read More about Motivate Your Band – Reach Higher
