Flute articulation can be very simple, but also can be one of the fundamental concepts most often ignored or misinterpreted…
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The Home Stretch of Contest Preparation
If preparing for concert contest (or any other performance) is like climbing a mountain, then the last 2-3 weeks is…
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The First Four Weeks: Successfully Starting Your Beginning Band Students
The first four weeks of beginning band (or orchestra) are a pivotal time to develop relationships, expectations, and lay the…
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Best Advice for Teaching Phrasing & Style (from 50+ band directors!)
In our summer survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers “What is the best phrase, analogy or activity you’ve…
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Digital Tools for Formative Assessment in Band
While many band directors will agree that formative assessment takes place continuously throughout a rehearsal, it can be difficult to…
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10 Mistakes of Young Band Directors
Every year thousands of students graduate college and make the big transition from being a student to becoming a teacher….
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Success in Small School Band: You Can’t Do It Alone
One of the most important things in building and maintaining a successful band program in a small rural school is…
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