Woohoo! This post is the 100th post on BandDirectorsTalkShop.com! That means 100 ideas for band directors across the country. We…
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Compound Foot Tap
Why teach compound foot tap: Compound time understanding 3/8, 6/8 etc. (each beat is divided into three 8th notes or…
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The Race – A Story to Share with your Band
The Race Whenever I start to hang my head in front of failure’s face, my downward fall is broken by…
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Would You Rather… Band Version
Time for some fun – Would You Rather… Band Version! This game is ideal to use with concert bands and large…
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Duct Tape Marimba (Practice Marimba)
Do your percussionists need a way to practice marimba over the summer? A duct tape marimba may be your answer!…
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Saxophone F# & C – There’s a Time and Place for Every Fingering
This is the second post in a series on saxophone fingering options. As I discussed in my previous article on…
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Crossing the Break on Clarinet – Smoothly!
There are many factors that contribute to clarinet players going smoothly from A to B in the staff. Many people…
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