Music connects us. During times of celebration & times of solemnity. During times of tradition & times of loss. During…
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Sources for “Beyond Measure: “UnGrading” Your Classroom”
Feldman, J. (2018). Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms….
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YouTube Finds – Percussion
These clips (solos/ensembles) were found with the goal of inspiring students. Some are videos the most famous players around, some…
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Teaching Keyboard Basics in Band
Keyboard Basics in Band Class Unlike piano, wind instruments do not provide a visual representation of music. By teaching students…
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Favorite Quotes About Practice
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is your favorite quote about practice or motivation?” …
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Dear Future Music Educators
Dear Future Music Educators, First of all, thank you for thinking of this amazing profession as a way to spend…
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Being a Band Director is Totally Incredible
Excerpts from: Being a Band Director is Totally Incredible This clinic was presented by Randy Storie during Band Directors’ Workshop…
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