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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The Percussionist’s Etiquette
Even the best behaved percussion students might succumb having their attention strained as most of the instruction from the podium…
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You Matter! Life Lessons from the Band Hall
You Matter! Life Lessons from the Band Hall I’m not sure about you, but every time New Years rolls around,…
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A Process for Selecting a Beginning Percussionist
One of the most important steps to a successful beginning band is helping students find an instrument in which they…
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Tips for Retaining Band Students from Middle School to High School
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is your #1 tip for retaining band students…
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