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Facebook for your Band

Facebook for your Band

While no longer the only game in town, Facebook is still a trusted place to share information. Of the three…
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Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Are you in your first few years of teaching? Do you know someone who is? This is great advice! The…
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Choosing Literature for Success at Contest: Every Concert Has a Purpose

Choosing Literature for Success at Contest: Every Concert Has a Purpose

Much of a band’s success at UIL hinges on the band director’s programming choices. And while many directors will put…
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Taming the Beast – The Middle School Non-Varsity Band:  Overcoming “Summer Brain” and “Summer Chops”

Taming the Beast – The Middle School Non-Varsity Band:  Overcoming “Summer Brain” and “Summer Chops”

It’s the first week back to school and all of your non-varsity band kids are chomping at the bit to…
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Adding Gadgets to Your Rehearsals

Adding Gadgets to Your Rehearsals

Vary the classroom learning throughout your rehearsals with different applications of technology. Playing around with new things can be a…
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Percussion Room Makeover!

Percussion Room Makeover!

Are you wanting to keep percussion equipment from getting lost or damaged? Do you want your percussionists to take more…
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Summer Survey for BandDirectorsTalkShop.com

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