Standing in front of your own ensemble for the first time can be simultaneously thrilling and intimidating. There is a…
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Beginning of Year
10 Back-to-School Resources for Band Directors
The beginning of the year can be a hectic time for all teachers, but especially band directors! Many hours of…
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Partnership with Local Music Stores for Student Success
One of the many hats that band directors wear is as a liaison between your band families and local music…
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Navigating the 90-Minute Block Schedule with Beginners
Teaching a 90-minute middle school band class can seem daunting, especially if you have never done it before. It can…
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Solving the Woodwind Puzzle: 5 Instruments, 3 Big Ideas
Woodwind Fingering Principles A few simple concepts about woodwind fingering can put the lion’s share of the confusion to rest….
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Boosting Up the Beginning Band Basics: Techniques for Developing High Student Engagement, Motivation and Accountability for Low Socio-Economic Students
Boosting up the Student-Teacher Relationship. Teaching students how to treat each other and how to treat adults should be always…
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