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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Who’s Got Game? – Midwest Clinic 2019
Friday, December 20 – 10:30 – Meeting Room W180 Here’s the PDF version of the slides… Midwest “Who’s Got Game?”Clinic…
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Title One Teaching Challenges (and how to overcome them)
Title One or low SES is a label. You can use it as an excuse as to why your students…
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Challenge Them with the Easiest Piece You Can
I spent a week not too long ago working with a remarkable band. A truly remarkable band. They were performing…
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12 Ways to Use Music Theory Task Cards
Have you heard of music theory task cards? They are exactly what the sound like- cards with tasks on them! They…
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Crash Cymbals 101
This is a quick step guide for the band director to teach the perfect crash cymbals from the podium. There…
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