Happy 2024! As we enter into a new year, we wanted to share with you the achievement of a significant milestone in our journey – Band Directors Talk Shop has officially surpassed 500 articles! A huge thank you to all the contributing authors who helped grow and maintain this large and varied ... Read More about 500 Articles! Learn. Share. Inspire.
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Amazing (and free) Videos For Instrumentalists (Quick Tip)
The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington has created a wonderful free resource for instrumentalists. Their Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears allows you to access a variety of exercises for wind, string, and percussion instruments. They offer unique exercises for ... Read More about Amazing (and free) Videos For Instrumentalists (Quick Tip)
How To Make Better Hotel Rooming Lists
Overnight band trips can be magical. They can create life-long memories for your students and oh yeah… they’re an extremely effective recruiting and retention tool for you. However, every overnight band trip needs a rooming list, and when you’re in charge of making one, it's natural to want to seek ... Read More about How To Make Better Hotel Rooming Lists
Chromacraze – a Fun Way to Practice the Chromatic Scale
Chromacraze was the hit of Band Directors Workshop this year. We had many requests to make the entire packet available - so here you go! Download the entire Chromacraze packet here. Chromacraze Quartet (teach in 4 measure chunks) 1st part – chromatic scale in 1 octave (up, then down) 2nd part ... Read More about Chromacraze – a Fun Way to Practice the Chromatic Scale
Play it again…in all 12 keys!
As students move up in band programs, it is vital they continue to develop their technical skills and ability to read and perform music outside the common keys of Bb, Eb, and F. Many band programs have curricular goals that students learn and perform scales in all 12 keys. While this might be a ... Read More about Play it again…in all 12 keys!
Creating Your Ultimate Concert Cycle Roadmap
The life of a band director is incredible; there is nothing quite like it. Every week seems like the craziest week of your career until you finally perform that concert… and then you are already behind on the next one! How do you keep the bigger picture in mind while ensuring that you address the ... Read More about Creating Your Ultimate Concert Cycle Roadmap
