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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So, I Teach Band at a Low SES School…Now What?
Build a Relationship The most important thing you can focus on when you teach band at a low SES (low…
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Motivate Your Band – The Little Red Hen
Are you looking for a way to motivate your band and get every student to contribute equally to a goal?…
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Selecting Band Music for Contest – Specific Qualifications
These specifications can help you when you are selecting band music. They are taken from Teaching Music through Performance in…
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5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Region Band Clinic
Region band clinics are a wonderful opportunity for our students to grow as musicians, but don’t forget they are a…
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