Starting a new position can be an exciting and challenging time. Walking into a new job can mean having new…
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Time Crunch: Score Study and Rehearsal Design for the Busy Band Director
The life of a band director is busy – sometimes insanely so. We’re responsible for rehearsals, logistics, assessments, and tasked…
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Rhythmic Placement – Playing With Musicality
You turn to the flute player who has the solo and reminder her to play soloistically, dolce. She looks at…
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Solving the Mystery of Stopped Horn
It is obvious from years of judging solo competitions that stopped horn can cause confusion for non-horn teachers. Stopping the…
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Tips for Recruitment & Retention in Band
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What are your tips for recruitment and/or retention in…
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Glissandi Exercises for Trombones – Giving Pitch to Air Flow
The glissando. The best thing about playing the trombone. But did you know you can use glissandi as a means…
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Partnership with Local Music Stores for Student Success
One of the many hats that band directors wear is as a liaison between your band families and local music…
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