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Recruiting and Retention Tip: Create A Tradition Of Travel

Recruiting and Retention Tip: Create A Tradition Of Travel

Isn’t it great when you can look forward to something? As a director you have the opportunity to facilitate that…
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5 NEW Ideas for your Band Students During the Last Few Weeks of School

5 NEW Ideas for your Band Students During the Last Few Weeks of School

Whether it’s state testing day, instrument inventory day, instrument bath day, finals schedule, or a variety of other crazy days,…
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Why You Should Consider Earlier Instrument Drives This Year

Why You Should Consider Earlier Instrument Drives This Year

Quick Tip! Well, really a Public Service Announcement. Due to delays in shipping over the past year, instrument manufacturers and…
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7 Games to Play Using Rhythm Grids

7 Games to Play Using Rhythm Grids

Do you use Rhythm Grids with your band program?  Following are 7 fun games to play using rhythm grids that…
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Head, Shoulders, Knees, CUP!

Head, Shoulders, Knees, CUP!

Looking for a simple “Band Party Game” that your kids will go wild for? Here you go! Set up You…
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“Who am I?” Rhythm Guessing Game for Middle School Band

“Who am I?” Rhythm Guessing Game for Middle School Band

Have you ever played the popular Hedbanz game?  This version of “Who am I” rhythm guessing game for band is…
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Who’s Got Game? Clinic TMEA 2022

Who’s Got Game? Clinic TMEA 2022

Teaching Music Theory with Engaging Games Starting Strong on Day 1 Mr. Metronome Posture Chant Lines & Spaces Chant Ready…
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