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7 Ideas to Reinvent-Revitalize-Rejuice Your Program’s Handbook

7 Ideas to Reinvent-Revitalize-Rejuice Your Program’s Handbook

Handbooks. An absolutely ‘necessary tool’ for classroom success or a completely ‘antiquated practice’ you’d sooner just skip? I’m guessing you’ve…
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Data Driven Decisions for Your Music Program

Data Driven Decisions for Your Music Program

“Are you a data novice? Do you find yourself nodding along but not really understanding what people are saying? As…
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How Can I Make Fundraising & Online Payments Work Together When Paying for a Trip?

How Can I Make Fundraising & Online Payments Work Together When Paying for a Trip?

Full service tour operators should be able to make organizing a great band trip easy – including the payment for…
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What Is Your Favorite Time-Saving or Organizational Strategy?

What Is Your Favorite Time-Saving or Organizational Strategy?

What is your favorite time-saving or organizational strategy?– Readers’ Collaborative Post  In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop…
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Communicating With Your Administrators: How To Talk So Principals Will Listen

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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Creating a Well-Oiled Machine for your Band Program

Creating a Well-Oiled Machine for your Band Program

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed over not having enough time to get everything done? Do you find…
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