“You don’t know what you don’t know” is a saying that accurately describes the first years of teaching. Truth is,…
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Recruit, Retain, & Revitalize!
Band programs everywhere have been seeing decreased numbers, increased apathy in students, and less willingness to embrace challenges. Our goal…
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Musical Collaboration Builds Unity from Diversity
Presented for the Band Division at the 2022 TMEA convention in San Antonio, the session focused on methods to build…
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4 Ways to Get Band Students Excited About Leadership
Sometimes it feels like even our top students are dragging their feet. News flash! Kids aren’t machines and they’re not…
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Teaching Breath Support
Most often, I begin a discussion of breath support with students by asking the question, “What is the difference between breath support and blowing hard?”…
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The Three Keys to Retention in Band
Have you ever had that hunch that a student is falling off the bandwagon? In keeping the past two years…
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A Fundamental Approach to Teaching Individual Listening & Playing Responsibilities
A Fundamental Approach to Teaching Individual Listening & Playing Responsibilities Developing strong ensemble skills must start during the beginner year…
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