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“Bring a Parent to Band” Day

“Bring a Parent to Band” Day

What is a “Bring a Parent to Band” Day? Kind of a reverse “Bring a child to work” day Takes…
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Band Dice Games – Finish Strong! Motivate until the last day of school

Band Dice Games – Finish Strong! Motivate until the last day of school

Band Dice Games  This is the first in our series of posts called “Finish Strong! Motivate until the last day…
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Measure Mix-Up – Teaching Beginning Band with Games

Measure Mix-Up – Teaching Beginning Band with Games

This Measure Mix-Up game will involve moving around and working as a team.  I suggest that students do not have…
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Successful Band Pass-Offs

Successful Band Pass-Offs

If you are about to start band pass-offs, here are some ideas to help it be a huge success! Keep…
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Key Chant (Fun Way to Teach Key Signature)

Key Chant (Fun Way to Teach Key Signature)

Looking for a FUN way to teach key signature? We all know that kids (and adults) remember things better when…
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Use a Stopwatch, Not a Timer – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician Part 1

Use a Stopwatch, Not a Timer – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician Part 1

This is the first of 3 posts on “Practice Tips for the Modern Musician.” The link to Part 2 is…
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