Changing the heads on your timpani can seem like a daunting and expensive task to complete on top of everything…
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Communicating With Your Administrators: How To Talk So Principals Will Listen
As a former band director, campus administrator, and Director of Performing and Visual Arts for my district, I interacted with…
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It’s Time to Go Back to the “Non-negotiables”
What are your “non-negotiables?” You know, those key points on which your band program is built? If you’re like many,…
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Where Are My Instruments?
Do you ever find yourself standing at the door of the band instrument storage room thinking – What instruments do…
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Organizing for Success as a Novice Band Director
What can I do right now to make ‘future-me’ a happier, more effective band director? Transitioning from being a college…
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Top Destinations for Performance Groups for ’23
Choosing a great destination for your performance group is a huge part of planning a successful trip. It has to…
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Simple Harmonics Exercises to Help Ensure Better Tone Quality From Your Flute Section
Over many years I have taught hundreds of flute clinics and boot camps and the question most often asked of…
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