The TBA Archives refer to the Texas Bandmasters Association archives of clinic handouts from past conventions. Conventions are one of…
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What is Band Directors’ Workshop?
In a nutshell, Band Directors’ Workshop is two weeks of band director heaven. Ok, ok, here’s the real information… Band…
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Tonguing and Embouchure Flexibility for Beginning Flute
In the previous article, “Flute Embouchure- Simple Steps to Great Success,” we discussed how to make the first flute sound…
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15 Music Education Resources to Follow
BandDirectorsTalkShop.com often links to interesting articles from other music education communities on our Facebook page. We find these by following…
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Performance Bingo
Audition music. Like it or LOVE it, the individual accountability and preparation of this stuff helps mold our little musicians…
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Plickers for Band
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. You ask your class a question and wait for hands to appear. Most…
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Blowing Between the Notes: The Fine Art of Flute Legato
In the first couple years of playing, I’m satisfied if my private students learn to play all the notes through…
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