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How To NOT Get Overwhelmed by Social Media

How To NOT Get Overwhelmed by Social Media

Get your band on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – There certainly are a lot of options out there, and it’s easy…
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14 Things to NEVER Say to Your Band Director:

14 Things to NEVER Say to Your Band Director:

14 things to NEVER say to your band director: Are we playing today? But it’s easier for me to finger…
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Improving Section Rehearsal & Concert Attendance at a Title One School

Improving Section Rehearsal & Concert Attendance at a Title One School

In my years of teaching in Title One Schools with a high range of diversity, I have found one of…
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Music Theory Match-Up Games

Music Theory Match-Up Games

This game can be used as a review for: Note Names Rhythms Musical Symbols Mystery Songs (inner hearing) Anything you…
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Storing School Instruments Correctly (to avoid costly repairs)

Storing School Instruments Correctly (to avoid costly repairs)

Storing School Instruments  Do you know how to keep your school instruments in working order during long term storage? Here…
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Motivation, Innovation & Differentiation in Your Beginning Band

Motivation, Innovation & Differentiation in Your Beginning Band

As a beginning band director, I fully understand the immense responsibility I have to instruct, nurture, motivate and inspire my…
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Small Band Programs: Strategies for Success

Small Band Programs: Strategies for Success

So, it’s almost UIL contest time. You have that perfect piece in mind with four horn parts, but your band…
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