Before you begin your grant application process, it is helpful to have all of your information ready so that you…
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Beginning Band Building Blocks
One of my favorite parts about being a band director is that we are always learning ways to do things…
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Finding Success at a Title 1 Middle School as the Sole Director
My intention for this article is that if you are a director with no assistance, the information I present today…
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5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain This Year’s Beginners: A Primer for High School and Middle School Directors
This article is written as a follow-up to a session requested at a number of state MEA and national conferences…
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Why Keeping an Open Mind Can Lead to Your “Dream Job”
I grew up and attended college in a large suburban area. When I started looking for teaching jobs, I wasn’t…
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The Right Music at the Right Time: Finding Music that Fits Your Beginning Band
Teaching first-year band can be extremely rewarding, but it has unique challenges. The first year of playing an instrument brings…
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You Can’t Teach Empty Chairs
When we chose to become band directors, many of us thought we were choosing a career free from the ties…
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