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Administration

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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This Is How We’ve Always Done It…

This Is How We’ve Always Done It…

Taking over a new program and how to maneuver through the challenges of creating your new culture and system. I…
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Staying Out of Trouble (Texas Bandmaster Association Archives)

Staying Out of Trouble (Texas Bandmaster Association Archives)

The TBA Archives refer to the Texas Bandmasters Association archives of clinic handouts from past conventions.  Conventions are one of…
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The Power of Thank You Notes

The Power of Thank You Notes

Do you remember when you learned “it’s the thought that counts?” Probably when Aunt Mertyl gave you a crocheted scarf…
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Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

A great number of decisions are made without us music teachers in mind, both at the district and campus levels. …
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