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Body Staff / Hand Staff to introduce Note Names

Body Staff / Hand Staff to introduce Note Names

Here are 2 great ways to introduce students to the names of lines and spaces! Body Staff Students touch their…
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Scoot! A Fun Game for Middle School Band

Scoot! A Fun Game for Middle School Band

Have your ever played Scoot with your band classes?  We love it because there is little to no prep involved…
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Before You Ask a Band Director:

Before You Ask a Band Director:

Are you getting tons of questions from kids who just haven’t thought it through? Or questions that could easily be…
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Band Hall -oween

Band Hall -oween

Looking for a fun Halloween-Themed activity that still reinforces concepts? Here’s an idea! You will need helpers at each station…
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A New Twist to Hissing

A New Twist to Hissing

During my first year of teaching I learned a very important lesson. Some students, no matter what you say, take…
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Past the Page: Approaching Rehearsal Through Score Study

Past the Page: Approaching Rehearsal Through Score Study

For some of us, it’s been a while since our last course on score study. Perhaps you’ve attended clinics on…
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Motivate your High Achieving Band Students with Select Band

Motivate your High Achieving Band Students with Select Band

If you are looking for a new way to challenge your top band students, select band is a fun, motivational…
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