Standing in front of your own ensemble for the first time can be simultaneously thrilling and intimidating. There is a…
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Tunes with a Twist – Unison Lines for Full Band
OVER THE MOON EXCITED here at Band Directors Talk Shop as we reveal our newest major project! After 2 years…
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Trumpet Tips (Playing Higher in the Beginning Range)
Beginning Trumpet Tips – Readers’ Collaborative Post In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is…
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The Sun Always Shines – Commissioned on behalf of Randy Storie, Band Director
The Sun Always Shines was commissioned for ALL to remember. When Band Directors Talk Shop first started talking with Eric…
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Keeping Music Alive in Paradise
In November of 2018, devastating fires raged in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. It was…
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10 Back-to-School Resources for Band Directors
The beginning of the year can be a hectic time for all teachers, but especially band directors! Many hours of…
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Top 5 Reasons Why Band Directors Should Use Pinterest
Pinterest is a fantastic tool for the busy band director. Not a current Pinterest user? Here are 5 reasons why…
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