Share this story of the “Band Puzzle” with your students to help them understand how their individual piece fits into the…
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A Systematic Approach to Improving Trumpet Tone Quality
Improving Trumpet Tone Quality: In order to produce a beautiful trumpet sound, the performer must have a thorough understanding of…
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Start Your Beginner Flutes the Right Way
The flute can be an awkward instrument to hold and many students struggle to balance it properly. As band directors, you…
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Promoting Musical Independence in Ensemble Teaching (TMEA Preview)
Promoting Musical Independence in Ensemble Teaching Secondary school music is dominated by the structure of the performing ensemble. This model…
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4 Clarinet Hacks – Better Clarinets in 30 Seconds
Here are 4 clarinet hacks that can greatly increase your student’s comfort and chance of success. #1 Mouthpiece Patches I LOVE…
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It All Comes Down to Communication
Rehearsal time is very precious, and we directors want to make maximum use of that time in terms of efficiency…
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Teaching Band with Games – Drop Out Contests
A “Band Drop Out Contest” is a chance to have a spur of the moment contest that takes about 1…
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